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 622429 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 622474 epoch_slot_no: 17674 block_no: 622399 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-14 23:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99a4369a8083f0691447441dc5c6eca7ff16cbcfd7426e6340b5be01dd3b16a6Block Operator
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