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 629000 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 629044 epoch_slot_no: 2644 block_no: 628969 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2108 time: 2018-02-16 12:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27172ab68d891982dc53d3fe910b6770cbe1db687dacb6996d37a0c8a4fd386dBlock Operator
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