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 631713 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 631757 epoch_slot_no: 5357 block_no: 631682 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-02-17 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99df2e2a62585679979509378453aaca5536f3a67237f97181c14cc4e9aeabf7Block Operator
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