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 621852 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 621897 epoch_slot_no: 17097 block_no: 621822 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-02-14 20:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec37e748e73f50ae8fec2e1312f506299be2f696756df9e5b5c9fed939096413Block Operator
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