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 628460 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 628504 epoch_slot_no: 2104 block_no: 628429 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2018-02-16 09:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x917509702735070eada43958c2f1ace79893490359081ac1edeff8d2b15b1f16Block Operator
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