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 631529 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 631573 epoch_slot_no: 5173 block_no: 631498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2219 time: 2018-02-17 02:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f0b7243be920dcffad6a4a36b7635e4f62d06c9cb63530f2efd42bfdafcaabdBlock Operator
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