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 632735 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 632779 epoch_slot_no: 6379 block_no: 632704 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-02-17 09:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d00072c057edb61d400a3488ec9b0679c2e9f4eb7f7c4c55925fba6073de932Block Operator
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