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 621227 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 621272 epoch_slot_no: 16472 block_no: 621197 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1166 time: 2018-02-14 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe657d109b417030611e345e54715dbe13c8ab3907d558ca2b9269d9d993907cbBlock Operator
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