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 629972 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 630016 epoch_slot_no: 3616 block_no: 629941 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1208 time: 2018-02-16 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6768e6d43a4013d3c81e77e1e09a1d8a2468aab53d4b69b6369fa0d85e56ae47Block Operator
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