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 634398 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 634442 epoch_slot_no: 8042 block_no: 634367 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2527 time: 2018-02-17 18:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54b494758c8ff4885f1383f73c1b13491801b49ce9da42034e768d18d385013dBlock Operator
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