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 621713 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 621758 epoch_slot_no: 16958 block_no: 621683 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1705 time: 2018-02-14 19:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e7e74e966f388cb6f45e06b26370b60dfb9fed9a97c9e831b8375a14cca08c5Block Operator
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