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 623678 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 623723 epoch_slot_no: 18923 block_no: 623648 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-15 06:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ef92626524d8eb5be8d1a3881b2f45ee6f4a53b04ca38e9c8890ff17c5f3e1cBlock Operator
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