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 621258 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 621303 epoch_slot_no: 16503 block_no: 621228 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2069 time: 2018-02-14 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9046c716c7025de1ffd5b2286be2f8d7a5596e9eabe9d08dcb3315ca39d6104Block Operator
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