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 625772 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 625817 epoch_slot_no: 21017 block_no: 625742 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-02-15 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc60ed1782ea2edd97e90c660ce4ec58b5d981da8a7d8fd47742b5d2464143eefBlock Operator
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