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 633229 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 633273 epoch_slot_no: 6873 block_no: 633198 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2018-02-17 11:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecc9896f4d90190e083ed25460bafc95fffa6e4ac21f76f835f14ef13e4e4ce9Block Operator
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