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 627909 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 627953 epoch_slot_no: 1553 block_no: 627878 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2018-02-16 06:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1787e5a11260ad5cb1732eaf0904bd15f4855909a84ad469af3092c3b5e8fd3Block Operator
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