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 629724 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629768 epoch_slot_no: 3368 block_no: 629693 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-16 16:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x010f3ae9bbe235107a89f9655318722a226d6bf956a5c3e15581ec0861455cbeBlock Operator
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