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 637348 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 637392 epoch_slot_no: 10992 block_no: 637317 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-18 10:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f25c6abf51439c647b3a69ca4fdf510fef7c3619a15b904664d7cabb4c81156Block Operator
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