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 626996 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 627040 epoch_slot_no: 640 block_no: 626965 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2473 time: 2018-02-16 01:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c1e9aa89aa007c41921b37d8ed320b7f0200e43d57cabda0b38389017f867aaBlock Operator
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