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 627079 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 627123 epoch_slot_no: 723 block_no: 627048 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1027 time: 2018-02-16 01:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0294b5933bc82792ab1040fecd8db08063ee6ad3e6ce87e656fe9cd3469fa0cBlock Operator
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