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 1628991 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1629316 epoch_slot_no: 9316 block_no: 1628914 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-06 01:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46bb30c1ce67592510002d55d28ce70a13caad691a5bb8bf0d27ba6d1358a04eBlock Operator
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