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 622841 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 622886 epoch_slot_no: 18086 block_no: 622811 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-02-15 02:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7df2ffb8761e97b6a4d6448d68999643c28c570f4b229ea7ba13e1a4dc748dbBlock Operator
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