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 625651 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 625696 epoch_slot_no: 20896 block_no: 625621 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1729 time: 2018-02-15 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81673df9c90d59d2343eafd01f27ef32c68bbcc122b303438dbfd190263e5db3Block Operator
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