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 624362 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 624407 epoch_slot_no: 19607 block_no: 624332 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 944 time: 2018-02-15 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a679695667e063efabf34aa182fb9928ab4855119559a04b9d793a9d196236dBlock Operator
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