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 633512 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 633556 epoch_slot_no: 7156 block_no: 633481 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2430 time: 2018-02-17 13:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fa488fd7597f06765b5d8a7efcb34590159506e9f7c810d1ff48feea8dd9fc2Block Operator
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