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 633482 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 633526 epoch_slot_no: 7126 block_no: 633451 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2018-02-17 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82b2150e8fc459ce919b10f190e8d4eebd74be9c3f29b0167dc2750ea6377f17Block Operator
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