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 623742 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 623787 epoch_slot_no: 18987 block_no: 623712 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 912 time: 2018-02-15 07:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9df32e16e1c62780e22bb78cf610467e1cc0e7e2389be81dc32de997c774e9e8Block Operator
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