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 624368 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 624413 epoch_slot_no: 19613 block_no: 624338 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1108 time: 2018-02-15 10:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x149d2e8168b24148f8cd0acb879e60e2c46d426e6f80509fd77682c91e7991efBlock Operator
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