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 626777 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 626821 epoch_slot_no: 421 block_no: 626746 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1204 time: 2018-02-16 00:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x015ea38b6f262e01ce46e10dc7c90ae7573212f39e37f6d66e36b8b090b3d911Block Operator
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