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 629958 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 630002 epoch_slot_no: 3602 block_no: 629927 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1023 time: 2018-02-16 17:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13d3ee4ddf085a08c02333e82cb4df3bd39cdfb964ea3d0ef0a89383eb8838a9Block Operator
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