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 629402 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629446 epoch_slot_no: 3046 block_no: 629371 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1928 time: 2018-02-16 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5731b73309276eaa8ca41441ab07b29852fdb0400ae7a1b7243a882bc5443e2bBlock Operator
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