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 629989 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 630033 epoch_slot_no: 3633 block_no: 629958 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-16 17:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e5aea02728163a9e1d24aad73807e50b1bbe525f6f48c530b8b3d78dbefebddBlock Operator
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