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 620209 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 620254 epoch_slot_no: 15454 block_no: 620179 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-02-14 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8b912ce80834f01d785254d3f7a3e1f5e461ac2f7e138344f6e450fc9e7c5e0Block Operator
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