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 623508 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 623553 epoch_slot_no: 18753 block_no: 623478 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1814 time: 2018-02-15 05:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6b37a734dee66ea97885c62551b89a6c902f56d47e456db97fee6c796f79f64Block Operator
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