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 629358 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 629402 epoch_slot_no: 3002 block_no: 629327 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2292 time: 2018-02-16 14:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47e18a41b94b9d53288c0a2e5ff54ff0d92f503c48cb46b9f1b9ac48a491a54aBlock Operator
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