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 620883 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 620928 epoch_slot_no: 16128 block_no: 620853 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1704 time: 2018-02-14 15:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x554f88b115d59a16a1773d50a28aaa5757440c9b680d01fba48430527d1d091cBlock Operator
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