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 622981 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 623026 epoch_slot_no: 18226 block_no: 622951 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-15 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x027e6f9c23634f4fe1dbd1b6319051ff74a18266b0fdf05b9c5eca887edd6f0bBlock Operator
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