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 1628202 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1628527 epoch_slot_no: 8527 block_no: 1628125 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-10-05 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d2e4d42b6511ded734f2347ec11cf6574c03d6fed02f157714ef9af68510f1cBlock Operator
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