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 632570 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 632614 epoch_slot_no: 6214 block_no: 632539 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 984 time: 2018-02-17 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4db2b18366bab139fd108c9c5da7f0ec13c569b9df2af50991abf3e10be5d8b2Block Operator
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