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 627649 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 627693 epoch_slot_no: 1293 block_no: 627618 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1304 time: 2018-02-16 04:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x584fc819fbfaf09ba73d4d35c0201f017cb022ef4f7dc04dd1d1eb12b67672d2Block Operator
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