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 623979 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 624024 epoch_slot_no: 19224 block_no: 623949 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1194 time: 2018-02-15 08:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0e462400fe6bd3f9b07b90d414b2c874f46b96b67783f1bf668ce8dc09484a1Block Operator
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