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 632773 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 632817 epoch_slot_no: 6417 block_no: 632742 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-17 09:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0b2977aa2d227bf77015fa60a88870ea5d70e16be42ae1907c798181571b910Block Operator
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