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 624550 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 624595 epoch_slot_no: 19795 block_no: 624520 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1385 time: 2018-02-15 11:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d7f327daa4220b59466b38ebe2e5a769ae92e5438c1de4262d879aa4e001ab5Block Operator
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