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 629301 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629345 epoch_slot_no: 2945 block_no: 629270 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-16 14:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c35edfe8e6c6812221fa7f3df531a4f5351c9e6625410050c091813cd149d3bBlock Operator
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