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 632411 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 632455 epoch_slot_no: 6055 block_no: 632380 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-02-17 07:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13fc106281f80176c37cb31efb769f2d9c3fb3dcacb85b78421f16b00ac752e5Block Operator
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