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 613585 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 613630 epoch_slot_no: 8830 block_no: 613555 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1912 time: 2018-02-12 22:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e471ad75f6210c8d4ce8445983fa6f92676d725eacf2dd4883a98a553dcc905Block Operator
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