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 628997 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 629041 epoch_slot_no: 2641 block_no: 628966 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1934 time: 2018-02-16 12:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd98175b963d017f7aa40b5cc4898df4b12ce3b8171dbe961dcd9f237c79cb607Block Operator
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