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 631042 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 631086 epoch_slot_no: 4686 block_no: 631011 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-02-16 23:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4fcd0224822a7c6e272f1772e4189ab95746f1e7c5e0e8f66d4e15c6a071bf9Block Operator
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