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 625546 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 625591 epoch_slot_no: 20791 block_no: 625516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1705 time: 2018-02-15 17:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc549a3a8a7ea42d274385865a2261d4fa7802d491d6a97bbd2ed0d6a8e0472b9Block Operator
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