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 633455 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 633499 epoch_slot_no: 7099 block_no: 633424 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2527 time: 2018-02-17 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe74bdbf6c232fa6bf2b1492124d6be5218ee7ac36b448982c21719625a8e19caBlock Operator
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