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 613669 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 613714 epoch_slot_no: 8914 block_no: 613639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1732 time: 2018-02-12 23:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9762d5ebc368f205c4ace4b1d1a265b34a1193fabfedd0db647278ed21313d37Block Operator
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