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 628898 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 628942 epoch_slot_no: 2542 block_no: 628867 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2018-02-16 11:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14698fdaccb260b4beaea49e569752e10a7d7262032ee46b8421e2f8365e2cd2Block Operator
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