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 634414 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 634458 epoch_slot_no: 8058 block_no: 634383 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1170 time: 2018-02-17 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf442961db328e31106d16530ecc77bc7ce00cc299554644f3809f790477820c5Block Operator
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