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 628002 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 628046 epoch_slot_no: 1646 block_no: 627971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1115 time: 2018-02-16 06:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58056df94dd92490194ddd94bb07ddd2b4f477954678bd39a38d3c0621c7ad4eBlock Operator
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