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 617948 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617993 epoch_slot_no: 13193 block_no: 617918 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-02-13 23:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2823c6f9441b4c799dc061e86b936fc3a54cb6fe74789832693928b0d0ecb27Block Operator
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