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 635885 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 635929 epoch_slot_no: 9529 block_no: 635854 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-02-18 02:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf601ad7eb2bee3b301fa7bb50d5091ed84ccee9b1d2b44a0709f98f622a09c1eBlock Operator
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