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 636475 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 636519 epoch_slot_no: 10119 block_no: 636444 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-18 05:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd382adc6ec6675a76329a99a80cf7a68e32125d5f195e3a33a2b372d9a78cc2fBlock Operator
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