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 620844 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 620889 epoch_slot_no: 16089 block_no: 620814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-02-14 15:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4633072ef33482ee984bc4edcc92a87ff969b7f62841d5bd3dd82ba46be318ccBlock Operator
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