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 628056 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 628100 epoch_slot_no: 1700 block_no: 628025 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2117 time: 2018-02-16 07:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fa5511562341e445c85582dcad94e11194008df75d8c8b1cc7d9ed3c0569407Block Operator
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