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 629012 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629056 epoch_slot_no: 2656 block_no: 628981 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1570 time: 2018-02-16 12:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91dc025c98cbfd8c1c4af300290ead470ef8ed0355d344eb7a9bc6054f75dd3cBlock Operator
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