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 636925 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 636969 epoch_slot_no: 10569 block_no: 636894 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1547 time: 2018-02-18 08:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f03d4615c96dc7bdd9029bf8f9dbd605128e05c19a2df4206e7afde55ed09b1Block Operator
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