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 637791 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 637835 epoch_slot_no: 11435 block_no: 637760 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-18 13:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73de8e3f8fd59696dcf7fd87ebd7fe1e0c381ff2b465f2440cd66cc9d531bc3aBlock Operator
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