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 627724 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 627768 epoch_slot_no: 1368 block_no: 627693 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2394 time: 2018-02-16 05:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6de11c5960fedf505d710fa55bb053b43f7e56998d5a70ed83988e951e2bd7bdBlock Operator
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