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 634640 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 634684 epoch_slot_no: 8284 block_no: 634609 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-02-17 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9491e7326c314b2b31e05f4434f77a125bd44a2c691dddc6db0b4ba9bd1f080Block Operator
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