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 638268 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 638312 epoch_slot_no: 11912 block_no: 638237 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2097 time: 2018-02-18 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63820e52fe4d2fe7a711edac404e5d010c157482dad42b8165708abc3f63df0fBlock Operator
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