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 622383 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 622428 epoch_slot_no: 17628 block_no: 622353 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-02-14 23:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e9b2a47fb6159d44ebf48c9a61e1d161fa304f4d53b45ecb0d3341e21dba4e8Block Operator
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