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 633097 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 633141 epoch_slot_no: 6741 block_no: 633066 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-17 11:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff1f633ee3ca170025c85df48656ff32a87ab4fe7cff4d2ae04ac284a9b6ea8fBlock Operator
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