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 634907 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 634951 epoch_slot_no: 8551 block_no: 634876 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1266 time: 2018-02-17 21:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9aa8cba381f8fcb2cfa20e27829df01a71478b9fe98111ef904371da7a12fccBlock Operator
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