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 632766 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 632810 epoch_slot_no: 6410 block_no: 632735 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-02-17 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x026b4ef94bc0fa36517e9c880d681bbc2adeeaa2456cd0c78924ec92a70d563eBlock Operator
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