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 620342 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 620387 epoch_slot_no: 15587 block_no: 620312 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-02-14 12:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e1e95db5ca76959e4baeec50956d6f8f2c5fc79109f61fcbb57e1b2d085ab6eBlock Operator
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