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 629706 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 629750 epoch_slot_no: 3350 block_no: 629675 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1722 time: 2018-02-16 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5fbce37ced9cc4293690bb1cbc67aaf06c5f9c3f336d6e16a2d780102453cb46Block Operator
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