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 617916 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617961 epoch_slot_no: 13161 block_no: 617886 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-02-13 22:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x191def79caf85601b47d3b8a53ab1edfa352dd318aabea56d064b0dea59f867aBlock Operator
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