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 629713 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629757 epoch_slot_no: 3357 block_no: 629682 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-16 16:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe01824ce712818b4aa83889e3048ddd3b296d2324a93af093c9651d01f231b51Block Operator
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