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 625884 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 625929 epoch_slot_no: 21129 block_no: 625854 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-15 19:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6beb52043a55bd8dbbe3782d3b6d67185a2c70be1517e31c5016fc0c2bdfd933Block Operator
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