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 638240 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 638284 epoch_slot_no: 11884 block_no: 638209 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 944 time: 2018-02-18 15:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x287cc2a268446f28f8a97e2886f82922001c79702dee6b2784fd05489e1100f6Block Operator
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