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 621265 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 621310 epoch_slot_no: 16510 block_no: 621235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1237 time: 2018-02-14 17:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83044f5eee60bbed76025cd3d1e2c14da15c40c37984e9b889c6d31ae49713c9Block Operator
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