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 629396 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629440 epoch_slot_no: 3040 block_no: 629365 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-16 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8077ebb5fe60edecd7a8d1d012a5e88903dd0c13b88555b66d5c3ffff8b3c22cBlock Operator
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