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 617831 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617876 epoch_slot_no: 13076 block_no: 617801 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-13 22:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1bc22db81b24eca49d65b66343405b9f5d8eb9208f630d63b23ac0a1896b6aeBlock Operator
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