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 636243 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 636287 epoch_slot_no: 9887 block_no: 636212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-02-18 04:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2302dc76dda1cebbbd7b43983b8a0354066b692e0d2e03ddf6c0cc02e950adbdBlock Operator
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