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 619335 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 619380 epoch_slot_no: 14580 block_no: 619305 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1684 time: 2018-02-14 06:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dc8a5a4586b9f5dd63907edf12abd3518039706bf568d1376ea60e5a6d1d6b2Block Operator
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