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 631908 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 631952 epoch_slot_no: 5552 block_no: 631877 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-17 04:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x491da4a37b419249fa5e8bf1c4c802c819688cb8d2a83ac4f82c0f1e8e867bf6Block Operator
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