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 637234 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 637278 epoch_slot_no: 10878 block_no: 637203 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1723 time: 2018-02-18 10:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8a9526d8c4226be51da22a268440512a1fd14e848a2aeeb10345a805421e713Block Operator
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