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 629176 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 629220 epoch_slot_no: 2820 block_no: 629145 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-16 13:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc73d312d793741a38e953a9b455d541209e76f6af6d0e8f960bb15c12d8752cBlock Operator
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