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 624499 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 624544 epoch_slot_no: 19744 block_no: 624469 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1486 time: 2018-02-15 11:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e4d7292bbf933a7fa37eba6f36119e025a46234d6a9e6ae22ff5a64f4640bc8Block Operator
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