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 620588 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 620633 epoch_slot_no: 15833 block_no: 620558 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-02-14 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1d2d3e672ca5ddce9511ba1be3ec2b93a52b2ac83ae5c6194d0dd275b49a28fBlock Operator
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