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 622397 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 622442 epoch_slot_no: 17642 block_no: 622367 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2018-02-14 23:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6096577c950085608d8f2af6baea7631ea3c05be7157187319f12106375a1116Block Operator
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