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 637235 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 637279 epoch_slot_no: 10879 block_no: 637204 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1381 time: 2018-02-18 10:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc43e403bc2e370dd5d64635863438343d213b8ddc347623d96d04b6d4640f84bBlock Operator
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