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 625258 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 625303 epoch_slot_no: 20503 block_no: 625228 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2018-02-15 15:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60cd047c6807fdc1280a191b61d6f98f0e237871b9d0d77f112f2740cf31b34fBlock Operator
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