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 619126 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 619171 epoch_slot_no: 14371 block_no: 619096 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1709 time: 2018-02-14 05:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfbd390cae546f7b415126c06fc8bbdf4e04c4f0b8a24976944fff49a88c645ceBlock Operator
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