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 621676 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 621721 epoch_slot_no: 16921 block_no: 621646 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1894 time: 2018-02-14 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fa387c7344ce970e0c0c610c8ebb48f8ad985cfdc8457bef4312c88044f146aBlock Operator
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