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 634638 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 634682 epoch_slot_no: 8282 block_no: 634607 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1708 time: 2018-02-17 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40edc00104e304522adf92fec366631fe69cdbf47ffa56c9fa07c77e20f30e39Block Operator
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