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 637727 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 637771 epoch_slot_no: 11371 block_no: 637696 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6816 time: 2018-02-18 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0eb0230289d01ffe6d8ef24c6aabcb0d13983f89cd9a484030f43c7555d304a5Block Operator
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