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 613771 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 613816 epoch_slot_no: 9016 block_no: 613741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1922 time: 2018-02-12 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e32e9f0adb308fe01af362b85af1b7f7b64dfb67d00e4ec4fced4f50fdf8a53Block Operator
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