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 627379 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 627423 epoch_slot_no: 1023 block_no: 627348 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1208 time: 2018-02-16 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8648bb3e17fa3541700e852bc84b4a26130cf45197615c9e40c132cc5f8152c9Block Operator
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