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 621231 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 621276 epoch_slot_no: 16476 block_no: 621201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1602 time: 2018-02-14 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddcaa47c2a155c481801451141c2d701d9f36e06ceb99a0a6dbc13ed02f246c1Block Operator
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