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 631087 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 631131 epoch_slot_no: 4731 block_no: 631056 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-17 00:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e7d9f60937796e8ea5b2c302f3305dc535282b0d6b223c1fc083d09747370beBlock Operator
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