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 620965 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 621010 epoch_slot_no: 16210 block_no: 620935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-14 15:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a426b0a873d13b28153c4f26261a19875ff85d4641d50ad36bba756a6b7fb4eBlock Operator
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