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 622848 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 622893 epoch_slot_no: 18093 block_no: 622818 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2073 time: 2018-02-15 02:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32436ec1a977b264da1f0f7022d9c9340b4e6d6a17301e9c11babcee6a999cc6Block Operator
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