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 628963 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629007 epoch_slot_no: 2607 block_no: 628932 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-16 12:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57769183b8abe0bbc3b4731e3b07c681434bffe9b0e44c58d0d21f49d8485e80Block Operator
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