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 631676 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 631720 epoch_slot_no: 5320 block_no: 631645 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1237 time: 2018-02-17 03:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x080fdaf6c4bee3ffddbf44d0f209d82cb442c00c0297e9638f30c45657f3de0aBlock Operator
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