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 637249 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 637293 epoch_slot_no: 10893 block_no: 637218 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2375 time: 2018-02-18 10:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4c4d191bfe29daab5c0545a411baf49b9c269fc57b2261b0b9ad0549136bac9Block Operator
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