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 620462 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 620507 epoch_slot_no: 15707 block_no: 620432 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-14 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a1f82837240e1ee69edccf32e573918c7188633b96b189f57b43dfde771bd24Block Operator
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