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 621243 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 621288 epoch_slot_no: 16488 block_no: 621213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2524 time: 2018-02-14 17:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bf1eeae1d40e86b1da11bdb7232d31d3acf11b172a850ef45c7cbdac23ff82bBlock Operator
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