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 636299 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 636343 epoch_slot_no: 9943 block_no: 636268 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1272 time: 2018-02-18 04:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa8ff2dab84ea96ba6728d16fd11f5baf3631e34b7e629d8f64cc2625b3a596aBlock Operator
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