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 635427 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 635471 epoch_slot_no: 9071 block_no: 635396 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-18 00:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb7c128cf50e1a1fd821e34fe49f0546f1c2272f216a5a306ae610e1946e88b1Block Operator
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