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 633354 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 633398 epoch_slot_no: 6998 block_no: 633323 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-17 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb80f1e1ea9f303e776b2977f6b0fe0e248d70610592577333b96e57324bb942bBlock Operator
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