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 635748 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 635792 epoch_slot_no: 9392 block_no: 635717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2454 time: 2018-02-18 01:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36545d26518cd357d17eb7b29ea473f431c29b899ed4b047f098ececdee6c101Block Operator
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