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 627093 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 627137 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 627062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1208 time: 2018-02-16 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2b4e3068fe3b76a95b8d83aeb154e8dc61d0b78c58cc41ec74d0320ad4e5faeBlock Operator
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