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 613246 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 613291 epoch_slot_no: 8491 block_no: 613216 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2018-02-12 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53b448520742eba8541d9f2e6e70d738e2cbd220bbebda2078bfe90557df8da2Block Operator
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