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 628993 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 629037 epoch_slot_no: 2637 block_no: 628962 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-16 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd35c74681bd397d911ea1916541d670fa0210a2a6dd43f8dec7f8b96e8ed30fBlock Operator
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