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 619546 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 619591 epoch_slot_no: 14791 block_no: 619516 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1792 time: 2018-02-14 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4fc9c49991d725d64a9b69e29ba98f6b96be9244124c99c8b229c461d2dbe94Block Operator
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