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 635621 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 635665 epoch_slot_no: 9265 block_no: 635590 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-18 01:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdaffd6f4976646706efcd0bf3771e9ba0b88a4b1b95592c2baf70c46f53864caBlock Operator
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