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 625816 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 625861 epoch_slot_no: 21061 block_no: 625786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2260 time: 2018-02-15 18:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb001df8f9065de21238aa889b8e311fb2f7199e0a8ba52bf551361811b744e44Block Operator
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