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 626553 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 626597 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 626522 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1746 time: 2018-02-15 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde13215fa5ebae14cbb682d6022b9b396a32a5b9854adad9e6754321ab171888Block Operator
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