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 620686 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 620731 epoch_slot_no: 15931 block_no: 620656 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1703 time: 2018-02-14 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11c12e57499cf094a9d8f6bc5d96f16c36de939242b576d1d2a4b1109f4644a4Block Operator
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