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 637715 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 637759 epoch_slot_no: 11359 block_no: 637684 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2646 time: 2018-02-18 12:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5b48fd6c6d52512eaa607bd28e28954cd50583614874b23635f9c34b6461baeBlock Operator
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