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 617926 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617971 epoch_slot_no: 13171 block_no: 617896 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-13 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0190162d58c893609005060603895aef643532f8f43776f65ac4a085f0c3103eBlock Operator
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