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 631443 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 631487 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 631412 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-17 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x298e9fc7da6457e972518c996daa1be7c6d52a67b5271376810446e0cfa54e6dBlock Operator
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