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 638165 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 638209 epoch_slot_no: 11809 block_no: 638134 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1019 time: 2018-02-18 15:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4140659202125f66bb482f029a238aa92d2259df9105e7fd8805f5a2128df6dbBlock Operator
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