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 629387 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629431 epoch_slot_no: 3031 block_no: 629356 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2111 time: 2018-02-16 14:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fb0e569b43212270097ae731af1b425fb1b08696e742258be340187ee61ed83Block Operator
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