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 633317 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 633361 epoch_slot_no: 6961 block_no: 633286 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1090 time: 2018-02-17 12:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x534d6224acf00111730b347b60bfb4ac5343c51714582202687bec6651201083Block Operator
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