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 637520 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 637564 epoch_slot_no: 11164 block_no: 637489 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-02-18 11:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd010b7812dd15c3f1f824a4b3e99232b152e60498bd03eda8c050dd6ad03206dBlock Operator
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