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 620641 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 620686 epoch_slot_no: 15886 block_no: 620611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-02-14 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25495938e3d5dffac5bd244da44a76a66716befdcef7376012a7230a48b7b1abBlock Operator
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