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 626239 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 626284 epoch_slot_no: 21484 block_no: 626209 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1711 time: 2018-02-15 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa089e9a0eb3b773e572a510755dae61fbe4845d1ffeb06e35bf1d84ad07fa8fcBlock Operator
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