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 631659 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 631703 epoch_slot_no: 5303 block_no: 631628 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-17 03:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cdc04722af727d46b01446d849d879d10732eb122e51469600a530f3443902bBlock Operator
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