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 634386 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 634430 epoch_slot_no: 8030 block_no: 634355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-17 18:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b5e0625e42079dadc1b0601ad3dc278531ed94125ae23ee1feab2b8da7259c2Block Operator
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