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 631237 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 631281 epoch_slot_no: 4881 block_no: 631206 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2018-02-17 00:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x194debebb67525d80a83e429343c848f60b6d9965fed9d0e98c807da9f8faf04Block Operator
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