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 613342 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 613387 epoch_slot_no: 8587 block_no: 613312 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-02-12 21:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35562f037b7b628b60f03aa9ed88905ea66d6fa715189babc13acb51b58ea453Block Operator
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