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 633442 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 633486 epoch_slot_no: 7086 block_no: 633411 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-02-17 13:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6645ad5eeadace04334b70e0160fb132e5958b3a88ce09a58dc51f8eb78c528bBlock Operator
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