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 627197 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 627241 epoch_slot_no: 841 block_no: 627166 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1208 time: 2018-02-16 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e907a7fc17d6f5e6157e142d9b702477b7b53d134391d7518e7b2caff9a4de4Block Operator
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