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 623796 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 623841 epoch_slot_no: 19041 block_no: 623766 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-15 07:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27e3da2a96288bfed334d9bf1a223fbe43c54c8597be6f350f8e68a3a508a071Block Operator
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