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 613349 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 613394 epoch_slot_no: 8594 block_no: 613319 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2037 time: 2018-02-12 21:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5a3814ee977d66c64bb46a9dcff139e618ad56b08a68ff2d3894f9a5f73ddccBlock Operator
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