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 1625455 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1625778 epoch_slot_no: 5778 block_no: 1625378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2018-10-05 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ce3c4a4c385ab7c1be28f8ff8f69148b3ce8e33771ac448b717ba2a9dc7d7ecBlock Operator
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