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 625001 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 625046 epoch_slot_no: 20246 block_no: 624971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-15 14:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46c1270ac19b40b296c19d2326547e686ab3119546ef14a2137d14e8631f7691Block Operator
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