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 623371 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 623416 epoch_slot_no: 18616 block_no: 623341 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-15 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d9530ce37ec407389de75e78d33390cc114ae04781c4c6f6f1c87e580c5e219Block Operator
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