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 620243 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 620288 epoch_slot_no: 15488 block_no: 620213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1155 time: 2018-02-14 11:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x449eb13e528efaa5f36e5675a1f8cc05bdee0d9220b453f66b4ccce90697c9deBlock Operator
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