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 629388 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 629432 epoch_slot_no: 3032 block_no: 629357 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-16 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c48538882f293fa2470811f83b179ad86ee906dc8b8096f09c81e8303805da1Block Operator
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