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 637525 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 637569 epoch_slot_no: 11169 block_no: 637494 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-02-18 11:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1be8527468ed4df9d5e258b4ca2a0559bdf75e6043501cc954ca03722fbd7d02Block Operator
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