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 613966 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 614011 epoch_slot_no: 9211 block_no: 613936 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2087 time: 2018-02-13 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55c818ea399a40172d468e49a144dab491e78b3c98f9f923a85e1198a2b2d03aBlock Operator
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