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 1625474 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1625797 epoch_slot_no: 5797 block_no: 1625397 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-10-05 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x616ff0561badde66ff1067bcd02a7806a67878c669b3f9e4584910808ea700c1Block Operator
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