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 632516 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 632560 epoch_slot_no: 6160 block_no: 632485 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-17 07:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x294f4896c23b75902bb22ac46d42ee5bd205d4ac05374f99a6d6e12cab6e4ae4Block Operator
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