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 631517 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 631561 epoch_slot_no: 5161 block_no: 631486 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2018-02-17 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa34321278467a3f0d9e3aca57d4fdb7bfc07a844f6e78d4b9329b9fbc512c8f3Block Operator
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