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 633363 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 633407 epoch_slot_no: 7007 block_no: 633332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2970 time: 2018-02-17 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a70b176f487900d3e1c8a27dff75764912da3e8ee924cd04a1675522aa51bbbBlock Operator
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