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 626585 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 626629 epoch_slot_no: 229 block_no: 626554 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-02-15 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1eb65e2dccb4326ce53e436cc6387a8fc8ec3e16017245e9c483f5ab12e6b6faBlock Operator
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