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 621491 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 621536 epoch_slot_no: 16736 block_no: 621461 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-14 18:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe303410294dcae4d42534355c8566418cc7da0aa23ea3e80f503974f6d331792Block Operator
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