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 619229 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 619274 epoch_slot_no: 14474 block_no: 619199 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-02-14 06:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa2584934b5b9cb028232ad9d523c1e893370832eb6813bd7aff03dc51e4fd96Block Operator
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