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 631775 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 631819 epoch_slot_no: 5419 block_no: 631744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2421 time: 2018-02-17 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6832bf785e2c67b0af64a50db0ae26b3a558e92f786d658e39bef240fd3fb4f2Block Operator
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