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 628891 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 628935 epoch_slot_no: 2535 block_no: 628860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-16 11:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32064ebc498aebd75e5656d131483f08334833c154f2c7bccf1f90f3c66ed91cBlock Operator
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