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 623828 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 623873 epoch_slot_no: 19073 block_no: 623798 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-02-15 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x342aec27d57783353a13fa9b564fe3d948297f5a055b175a2cbbab7867dfb579Block Operator
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