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 634369 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 634413 epoch_slot_no: 8013 block_no: 634338 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1956 time: 2018-02-17 18:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x601b453e27177eba226f54718cefe6c5d4f306397a5c77b235f7d5cdcd498f83Block Operator
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