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 624384 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 624429 epoch_slot_no: 19629 block_no: 624354 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-15 10:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9c1528988b758911fdbfcaa79031f59089120bfc05520ed3915257f0fe9545eBlock Operator
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