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 628116 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 628160 epoch_slot_no: 1760 block_no: 628085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-16 07:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37c3c64a2ae19174aa6703c19ff6cd9b73f4a20aa89056f0c970c7f83b859072Block Operator
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