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 633272 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 633316 epoch_slot_no: 6916 block_no: 633241 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1165 time: 2018-02-17 12:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcef59158fba4761b5b8cc1a2a4c092cdd470162f7c3745116e69b02cd489aed8Block Operator
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