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 623554 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 623599 epoch_slot_no: 18799 block_no: 623524 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1201 time: 2018-02-15 06:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b269cce5194b4a4e5d7787967e61f2ba95d51de649ac39d4e7c3ee3958208f2Block Operator
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