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 637895 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 637939 epoch_slot_no: 11539 block_no: 637864 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1752 time: 2018-02-18 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x136f2b03ef1a480ef1a3c946215f11aab4fda91d6cdb2d588c81ddc2616c96c7Block Operator
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