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 638311 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 638355 epoch_slot_no: 11955 block_no: 638280 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2099 time: 2018-02-18 16:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fd3aed7f7ddc872c7648c13d24782666fb0d95d985e9f09362c5c6670d35548Block Operator
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