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 634624 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 634668 epoch_slot_no: 8268 block_no: 634593 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2665 time: 2018-02-17 19:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcad6e0cc59544a01ea2364423e02b158057fa827e3ae17f164fd0f66acd80c50Block Operator
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