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 620310 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 620355 epoch_slot_no: 15555 block_no: 620280 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2154 time: 2018-02-14 12:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd5477ba6d0ee07c976983fbbebacbf838f8085b31ac18facc8b69237e84382cBlock Operator
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