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 613605 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 613650 epoch_slot_no: 8850 block_no: 613575 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-12 22:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85a16e06dd4df8a0c7c1f6a1b30f4286fc00e28a2c27c9cff836f5ffa0c5a51eBlock Operator
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