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 621595 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 621640 epoch_slot_no: 16840 block_no: 621565 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2033 time: 2018-02-14 19:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd321db113e4569f54875ac1bd9f15288711029081d1456bda0b2361f51bf1bfBlock Operator
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