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 629673 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 629717 epoch_slot_no: 3317 block_no: 629642 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2976 time: 2018-02-16 16:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53819ccc058fd2d2a0302b13017e8028023366354300b6ef04ba0b7657ef7965Block Operator
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