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 634442 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 634486 epoch_slot_no: 8086 block_no: 634411 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1166 time: 2018-02-17 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef93efb4b96e8e531a787345cde09877cf87adc502289c1fd2b11c2e6b79fda3Block Operator
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