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 624017 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 624062 epoch_slot_no: 19262 block_no: 623987 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-02-15 08:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3ef1ad1efc7863e72a6209ec2033b7fb629471b7e2b16e78deef6ee9b49e51fBlock Operator
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