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 622428 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 622473 epoch_slot_no: 17673 block_no: 622398 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1562 time: 2018-02-14 23:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4609a22dc9ba0d8c7bfbd031b20182d39d6d8a9eefbf7db8556e737cd37da617Block Operator
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