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 631447 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 631491 epoch_slot_no: 5091 block_no: 631416 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-02-17 02:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12c39958b9811f1fab43efdf9c505d922342a59c5a5b2dfc07f40cf651a94bdcBlock Operator
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