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 638136 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 638180 epoch_slot_no: 11780 block_no: 638105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-18 15:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x605e2ba864614c1c55e583063097a7303641c9a8f4b6b74fb8877a3f05ac553eBlock Operator
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