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 623034 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 623079 epoch_slot_no: 18279 block_no: 623004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1366 time: 2018-02-15 03:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe32c32a65bf5127b6531c77cf53c07a4369fe21afd4a85f3c256d47e63b68254Block Operator
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