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 632988 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 633032 epoch_slot_no: 6632 block_no: 632957 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2241 time: 2018-02-17 10:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2687318b8115b545e49c2bd52ff04cc4f62f466d91b526e2b05bd2c5c0944043Block Operator
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