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 1629076 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1629401 epoch_slot_no: 9401 block_no: 1628999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2458 time: 2018-10-06 01:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3edf82da894150dd1f356a42c1ba2a6b7fdfb406effd3c95bfe68694ded335a3Block Operator
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