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 622804 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 622849 epoch_slot_no: 18049 block_no: 622774 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1020 time: 2018-02-15 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x451a0c316f111ca992bf1fe02e32577792e0f62ed97967f6e4faae02ab10b70dBlock Operator
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