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 628538 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 628582 epoch_slot_no: 2182 block_no: 628507 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-16 09:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbac164dcc94ea0f3d656470e2aaa9955552e6cc294495c0acd8f1ee967702a42Block Operator
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