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 637071 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 637115 epoch_slot_no: 10715 block_no: 637040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-18 09:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x847290f2aa830740f4021e60890aa5d746d72a3c6bfd98ad1f90880e95018ff9Block Operator
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