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 626222 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 626267 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 626192 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2075 time: 2018-02-15 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0859a70ed6a64af936be958d066b903fd0d2639082dc87c2a8cb5f9b991baec2Block Operator
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