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 638027 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 638071 epoch_slot_no: 11671 block_no: 637996 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-18 14:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa25afea64a1db93eff1fce92cdf7fcd79c8993bd1aff15bee3685e60e1f4dbdBlock Operator
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