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 631719 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 631763 epoch_slot_no: 5363 block_no: 631688 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1533 time: 2018-02-17 03:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c3218c44cdc03e1c0c5490a2f47b10008ee2307e86f02c09e3bc063e599f9afBlock Operator
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