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 131613 Details
Epoch: 6Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 131636
epoch_slot_no: 2036
block_no: 131605
slot_leader_id: 6
size: 1028
time: 2017-10-24 09:03:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x284c3488e58688a0183af75690c4da5a47cc0a69f3751401672704c6df138846
Block Operator
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