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 626963 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 627007 epoch_slot_no: 607 block_no: 626932 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-16 01:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44fef449eab832bd0d471d826b54ca58b6d2bdf5f68bdac008b1dc573d8b5e9fBlock Operator
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