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 617971 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 618016 epoch_slot_no: 13216 block_no: 617941 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-02-13 23:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d25971d7fb029909a858c314e2ad007f3fe82136e0fb3709db1c20911b5ce04Block Operator
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