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 629891 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 629935 epoch_slot_no: 3535 block_no: 629860 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-16 17:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1593e8ebff1f134f5032f15271d83eaa4251c8997d2312d8ffba24a678d38736Block Operator
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