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 633427 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 633471 epoch_slot_no: 7071 block_no: 633396 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2748 time: 2018-02-17 13:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ef74ff16e011ffb095ff9a4d9f35938c1a84e0bdfd2d641f39940dafb4bd031Block Operator
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