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 620048 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 620093 epoch_slot_no: 15293 block_no: 620018 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1237 time: 2018-02-14 10:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf3f72c2346bfce9ab0023931236ca30a0c74ee1c781b861bc59a228d60f5cdcBlock Operator
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