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 634218 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 634262 epoch_slot_no: 7862 block_no: 634187 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2394 time: 2018-02-17 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbef4313841b8afc29942a33ebd8ee559e5267e074c7da00d0bc80bc3f44f43f7Block Operator
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