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 613686 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 613731 epoch_slot_no: 8931 block_no: 613656 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-12 23:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc47266d2ee3426439b93e50c5c2b5e754578b6e6c3dd2d0b786b14b62818ac9dBlock Operator
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