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 613696 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 613741 epoch_slot_no: 8941 block_no: 613666 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1384 time: 2018-02-12 23:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9cf29f590eb9254ecdd8e197e1fe8e22a640d14efb2c3e903e2f48ef04913c2Block Operator
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