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 628702 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 628746 epoch_slot_no: 2346 block_no: 628671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-16 10:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x755aa4e36483d6baf62d60a166720cdc7bf5dabb9d184c46ec06d8f72f31ba6dBlock Operator
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