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 633722 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 633766 epoch_slot_no: 7366 block_no: 633691 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1521 time: 2018-02-17 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cdadcb2e69607336759db8f968df759d817925a92cdeb6e19831efc5ef5adfaBlock Operator
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