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 632703 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 632747 epoch_slot_no: 6347 block_no: 632672 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4123 time: 2018-02-17 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67d4db7389a672abe5cb76cd6f1bac83e1160e5c8a7386b806050a926f089576Block Operator
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