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 635207 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 635251 epoch_slot_no: 8851 block_no: 635176 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1125 time: 2018-02-17 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3a647e506292513357e953b7007325d4a20c9c4ba4b9af5b77c8cb8c8dd2ad1Block Operator
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