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 637794 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 637838 epoch_slot_no: 11438 block_no: 637763 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-18 13:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf585183bc6702d386bbbd7434c2b8bfd9f371c83ef86d7fa37ba4923405fc20dBlock Operator
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