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 635237 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 635281 epoch_slot_no: 8881 block_no: 635206 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2018-02-17 23:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18dff07df3e3a5b513540f0e2fa639e77d066d619fd7abc2b0162a61a8883cc4Block Operator
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