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 40628 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 40649 epoch_slot_no: 19049 block_no: 40625 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1027 time: 2017-10-03 07:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34bb40b5826ef446a5871ac400bbb198a74026f10a85b06c2fa08db79398826cBlock Operator
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