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 619073 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 619118 epoch_slot_no: 14318 block_no: 619043 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1688 time: 2018-02-14 05:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ffa1de1230a6caf692502c53df3369a79f5e6ace095727bb5d0ce3bb35dd973Block Operator
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