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 629017 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629061 epoch_slot_no: 2661 block_no: 628986 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1115 time: 2018-02-16 12:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36929539f74c427c1e84a21a1c3d80da0e8dd55c8faeed58d84f3c61244fd57bBlock Operator
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