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 624987 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 625032 epoch_slot_no: 20232 block_no: 624957 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-15 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90ba4ca14edfd46cc49d50bf85a618fe8cd626eb08204f27b4b71311bf4a9e7aBlock Operator
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