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 627969 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 628013 epoch_slot_no: 1613 block_no: 627938 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1193 time: 2018-02-16 06:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd70c8e057132e61cd767332a00ad7d9aa5f9b1b14f55ff468cb1d9845d6e102Block Operator
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