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 636289 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 636333 epoch_slot_no: 9933 block_no: 636258 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 944 time: 2018-02-18 04:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a5d908f60b4cdbfeb2533b002169309f848a605aafa182258e960459d80d088Block Operator
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