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 632558 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 632602 epoch_slot_no: 6202 block_no: 632527 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-02-17 08:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7d61e15dcb06bd10b227c177bf8607cddba03c33bb66f7af3c7b42f41c7e90bBlock Operator
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