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 635248 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 635292 epoch_slot_no: 8892 block_no: 635217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1748 time: 2018-02-17 23:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79767930fe1adaa2f79ec10b3a6ff4db0dd9ffbfbbfba6af68a06f7ff78d2ad5Block Operator
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