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 619321 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 619366 epoch_slot_no: 14566 block_no: 619291 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1528 time: 2018-02-14 06:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe61a158a9dfeeca202f1404dbd6a77b99895b275f2901e8ee049de299d29dc76Block Operator
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