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 635784 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 635828 epoch_slot_no: 9428 block_no: 635753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-18 02:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf025fd71b9d23786fcdf7090172d6745b7cecc223b73e031dae81a44aa5daca7Block Operator
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