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 621297 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 621342 epoch_slot_no: 16542 block_no: 621267 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2402 time: 2018-02-14 17:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c0735f54d3d107edccce1afd05ef1f748a18a84da86f7a6e6565fb2c3dacf35Block Operator
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