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 624764 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 624809 epoch_slot_no: 20009 block_no: 624734 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-15 12:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x539591dbaf9f1809ba3fe6d5b30cacd0f6b96d3a348e8b5e07fc5b017a32dc08Block Operator
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