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 623958 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 624003 epoch_slot_no: 19203 block_no: 623928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1929 time: 2018-02-15 08:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x535d0cd3d7fcbf6f7048aecc5f0a61ec8e5f13c791e92257c4c9604f814086a7Block Operator
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