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 632173 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 632217 epoch_slot_no: 5817 block_no: 632142 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1167 time: 2018-02-17 06:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1c0851d10d65c363eb18038ddb5d5f23a9bbd7dab8b9dbc419a558cf1619403Block Operator
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