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 619488 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 619533 epoch_slot_no: 14733 block_no: 619458 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2063 time: 2018-02-14 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3b4f52d7c33021ccdd679ea7e35676b2808410172df3d14e80eb102237479e7Block Operator
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