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 619318 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 619363 epoch_slot_no: 14563 block_no: 619288 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-14 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x969fd49249e24b146bc36ab8095c4677a05e71b3f7a5f43ac6a691c667a05877Block Operator
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