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 620456 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 620501 epoch_slot_no: 15701 block_no: 620426 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3524 time: 2018-02-14 12:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd15efea9643e0f8cd52e9d2b4231c3f7b8929d755ac2badb3db124e05a11a5e1Block Operator
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