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 619301 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 619346 epoch_slot_no: 14546 block_no: 619271 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-14 06:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c0ac5482a1fce8fd9f4898180c06a3ca3cdc1ca4201c8dd064794b2e233cc5fBlock Operator
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