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 625574 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 625619 epoch_slot_no: 20819 block_no: 625544 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1560 time: 2018-02-15 17:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f0e3f3e91bc635b69a426b3527b38c3c5650e8e87328b3ef0e2f5e507418e3bBlock Operator
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