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 621946 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 621991 epoch_slot_no: 17191 block_no: 621916 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-02-14 21:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03216175c1757c7dcb17178c87968ef20a9ca1a206c584e5f5dbf6e0cfa3f505Block Operator
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