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 637714 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 637758 epoch_slot_no: 11358 block_no: 637683 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2018-02-18 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a7fbcdaf98a7e6a24fe9260fc6990e25e64c702762b4c3b1c39ca3e5094639aBlock Operator
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