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 633209 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 633253 epoch_slot_no: 6853 block_no: 633178 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-17 11:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7f0249e620c95f1882e2677166489d171387c736e81381e4b8c3b258da636daBlock Operator
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