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 621309 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 621354 epoch_slot_no: 16554 block_no: 621279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1887 time: 2018-02-14 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa181a84866354a6bae76f3864787cda2df5092bbc1a5a18b4b5b08bec25931a8Block Operator
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