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 624772 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 624817 epoch_slot_no: 20017 block_no: 624742 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-02-15 12:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x164abc2a5d952c3cc61b92f118704b3944539d5df0220e9a80f3b23963cae0b2Block Operator
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