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 627677 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 627721 epoch_slot_no: 1321 block_no: 627646 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1903 time: 2018-02-16 05:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e5160bfa509251f88ac0daefa7412ca284a9e17b7a46819c969306770bee2e8Block Operator
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