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 629492 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629536 epoch_slot_no: 3136 block_no: 629461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1204 time: 2018-02-16 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa0fcd0d93eb917a6a20a5087e5aa5e991a44afb1f04ce8f8777460597f3e917Block Operator
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