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 637489 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 637533 epoch_slot_no: 11133 block_no: 637458 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1924 time: 2018-02-18 11:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23d1cacc9fbc7599d7365e65b4078548365187314311cd8885663e1e4843772eBlock Operator
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