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 613538 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 613583 epoch_slot_no: 8783 block_no: 613508 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2110 time: 2018-02-12 22:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5b69b19a5cac4181b751b2bf105e3004368f7a35e6c249d83fb47c231d961b2Block Operator
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