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 623938 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 623983 epoch_slot_no: 19183 block_no: 623908 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-15 08:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc22e2b5c721c72d246b59716c1ab3d0f46beb87cb2fa9736f1922e14568c0f0bBlock Operator
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