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 1625892 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1626215 epoch_slot_no: 6215 block_no: 1625815 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1208 time: 2018-10-05 08:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80a182407f6cb827a706204988b9b946fb64c43589b17ce8a7e13b60926d7f2bBlock Operator
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