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 634519 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 634563 epoch_slot_no: 8163 block_no: 634488 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1894 time: 2018-02-17 19:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x986404dca856e2346036fae995ed686a5e9ae95cac32beafae7e3e865863e606Block Operator
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