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 623914 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 623959 epoch_slot_no: 19159 block_no: 623884 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1998 time: 2018-02-15 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x955e0f70314bb0ae88571012d1356e61643f28dbf350142eaea0b5144b84f7dbBlock Operator
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