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 627398 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 627442 epoch_slot_no: 1042 block_no: 627367 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-16 03:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6919018e2de0ab00f8f5a2e124581a7318e6cf8a62f1c673ba5cb5ec08f582a7Block Operator
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