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 627914 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 627958 epoch_slot_no: 1558 block_no: 627883 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-16 06:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59e96f494b4db6b70ca8da6ecd2194e92695bd3a75a152c1f2d4f4b4d241fc7dBlock Operator
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