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 631069 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 631113 epoch_slot_no: 4713 block_no: 631038 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2395 time: 2018-02-16 23:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d4786ed5fa83566c8369ddd8f2dd3364da081805a405bddd11316df27c7f75fBlock Operator
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