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 637532 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 637576 epoch_slot_no: 11176 block_no: 637501 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1121 time: 2018-02-18 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x350066f5bb448aa04d809becf705352c216738a63e7b6b8e1338b14c8bf8e1dcBlock Operator
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