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 621670 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 621715 epoch_slot_no: 16915 block_no: 621640 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-14 19:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6cff787b65ced5e94e738b7ecec3865f4108be70b64caf5e2c249ddd147f66fdBlock Operator
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