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 624352 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 624397 epoch_slot_no: 19597 block_no: 624322 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2620 time: 2018-02-15 10:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6818ea4c203320624a71cb5c4057d8b6fa1b68d0c87df307b664241ca23bf277Block Operator
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