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 635124 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 635168 epoch_slot_no: 8768 block_no: 635093 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1705 time: 2018-02-17 22:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89ee633945bd7a6dcb4e9e5cb1371f6896c0401dbd12906f9aeb43724f4b3919Block Operator
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