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 638195 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 638239 epoch_slot_no: 11839 block_no: 638164 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3335 time: 2018-02-18 15:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe49c770d4dcf44fd86a8c366a3957aaef2f1e4cb427cd475abd73895ed29c3ebBlock Operator
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