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 634733 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 634777 epoch_slot_no: 8377 block_no: 634702 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-17 20:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0083f6dd1a9b3eaed557b7e4aa173a1548875bea37d091ef7c0b09c610492e4Block Operator
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