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 620526 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 620571 epoch_slot_no: 15771 block_no: 620496 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1684 time: 2018-02-14 13:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f8b19fe362e9c5cb53ad85264cb785bcbf54e93521d2abbb7c19e36f232637cBlock Operator
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