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 621406 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 621451 epoch_slot_no: 16651 block_no: 621376 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3239 time: 2018-02-14 18:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f57bf627f85adfcfb2628abd1e6ee2bb7379020f36c73f3c66e12552b80d046Block Operator
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