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 637390 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 637434 epoch_slot_no: 11034 block_no: 637359 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-18 11:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9392a79287903c6e6c712ed5d208f16c71aecb1f8616a7809420bed0be21ea4eBlock Operator
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