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 621541 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 621586 epoch_slot_no: 16786 block_no: 621511 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2433 time: 2018-02-14 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f399d74661b2ac51d59c4fab07d279dd67214f83ac1d54a397f48c77a1e0990Block Operator
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