A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 617822 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617867 epoch_slot_no: 13067 block_no: 617792 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2018-02-13 22:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e6f2a80877fffa8d4b153932de05721edd36f4a4ce4b50bd964bc4c5958b6e7Block Operator
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