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 621499 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 621544 epoch_slot_no: 16744 block_no: 621469 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1672 time: 2018-02-14 18:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cd5ee737662b9eee8e5d581e316c2aad6c2bdce6d7680a4f479f8b8ad08fc85Block Operator
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