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 634720 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 634764 epoch_slot_no: 8364 block_no: 634689 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1356 time: 2018-02-17 20:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0435eab6ed7e25c7200cb592b265cf4d524cee91ae827a6589360a092672485aBlock Operator
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