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 621692 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 621737 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 621662 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2018-02-14 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8744d4b45544c3bf3062d9e299ad9d828e5b36d1dc6f8fd88a7a15988608b0eaBlock Operator
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