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 625289 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 625334 epoch_slot_no: 20534 block_no: 625259 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2018-02-15 15:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98c783baa81a9732170cfb21acd4bdcfa9d55a2e24410995d41e1a0363b4e9f7Block Operator
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