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 629381 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629425 epoch_slot_no: 3025 block_no: 629350 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-16 14:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa175c0abeddb487a071e96c771abd719ebd8a45c02c2c94d2fe6f3f87b63031bBlock Operator
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