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 613322 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 613367 epoch_slot_no: 8567 block_no: 613292 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1794 time: 2018-02-12 21:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa09e6756d597c567d6973e706d255fcfe361426e9c09a99b6309f1bf7f5e7251Block Operator
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