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 624977 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 625022 epoch_slot_no: 20222 block_no: 624947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-02-15 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f72f7160df2a982d5917da000f2b21d9f69b97fb0c157b241799c18e0cc0320Block Operator
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