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 613357 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 613402 epoch_slot_no: 8602 block_no: 613327 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-12 21:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09a1f49fadd8fc92fc4cbf9bd00976e6b995fa144947b2a19e3fc2eb4e1af992Block Operator
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