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 625144 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 625189 epoch_slot_no: 20389 block_no: 625114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2018-02-15 15:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03f037f21c2bc31386e7df5cb7ff9bd9577ebf2f5bef61a245ed4b18b7f8f5b2Block Operator
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