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 1628003 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1628328 epoch_slot_no: 8328 block_no: 1627926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2018-10-05 20:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x395fb26f6b989e99b263dd936c4c1738f3d1cbe62e06ff3aa5ea09a99b9c2238Block Operator
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