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 633387 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 633431 epoch_slot_no: 7031 block_no: 633356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-17 12:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62e710f3602e9254187b48627343fd03a69368df83fb8e9af5a5f33075675740Block Operator
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