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 635718 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 635762 epoch_slot_no: 9362 block_no: 635687 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2099 time: 2018-02-18 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a8f436feed6867eccef21536a8c289fbde113ff19c665df5904a98a74ec5e47Block Operator
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