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 627985 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 628029 epoch_slot_no: 1629 block_no: 627954 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-16 06:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb1738046196e997dec3dbc9b75c2a861ee9be802e66f07eb4458314f00c892dBlock Operator
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