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 617911 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 617956 epoch_slot_no: 13156 block_no: 617881 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2971 time: 2018-02-13 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x149ebf39636534d06b6fd43a95d0ede6c97b144cd5b8f0a471466e2f0cb9d6bdBlock Operator
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