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 622831 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 622876 epoch_slot_no: 18076 block_no: 622801 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1711 time: 2018-02-15 02:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a4c5c9d870febba20c3285ce1eeef21e138d7e95cfc04613c033c605268a943Block Operator
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