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 629740 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 629784 epoch_slot_no: 3384 block_no: 629709 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2083 time: 2018-02-16 16:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7013b0a70dd6163835741791d2c4c236934a4f5d4651dfab2076c8c15e71397Block Operator
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