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 632778 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 632822 epoch_slot_no: 6422 block_no: 632747 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2530 time: 2018-02-17 09:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9fa8b843173cfaed5254980e89a1bc9c8e3a47430010a23e16b36545021eb17Block Operator
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