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 621653 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 621698 epoch_slot_no: 16898 block_no: 621623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-02-14 19:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10b05e394d16dabca8de05fb9507ac6f9d7198930e630398b7c56be302dfb2c8Block Operator
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