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 629379 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629423 epoch_slot_no: 3023 block_no: 629348 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2018-02-16 14:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe644c0cd7dd2db7b5facb2f1b6d93764dd0f254711e7534760b9c19de6b0802bBlock Operator
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