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 632220 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 632264 epoch_slot_no: 5864 block_no: 632189 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1073 time: 2018-02-17 06:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4717513544ef8781dc56323cfb49a2b4f839bcfd679fb1e3f0d1a0ff2a052068Block Operator
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