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 1628116 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1628441 epoch_slot_no: 8441 block_no: 1628039 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-10-05 20:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c48877ce1e756bfad6a7d58acd0fde298535d8ca733f44ff820def1a16afcd4Block Operator
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