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 620677 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 620722 epoch_slot_no: 15922 block_no: 620647 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1520 time: 2018-02-14 14:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9528acb0a117429eb0d792946384ef9043aa64f06aa9e9647fa70a803e363e15Block Operator
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