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 624302 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 624347 epoch_slot_no: 19547 block_no: 624272 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2018-02-15 10:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x390cf1f7c0c2b099ec8b04c52d5cbc753c0bb72a1b54c15b8c58b89817e12a29Block Operator
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