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 634808 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 634852 epoch_slot_no: 8452 block_no: 634777 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1155 time: 2018-02-17 20:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe269efb0a9fa8108de64f41dc43d78ec35d2fd41fd836673395fd277ee9ca762Block Operator
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