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 635829 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 635873 epoch_slot_no: 9473 block_no: 635798 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-18 02:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ac8507f6c36d5164fe344c6c4ae9935130540a451ea2b13c6b0aa6c9f4e2549Block Operator
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