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 638389 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 638433 epoch_slot_no: 12033 block_no: 638358 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-02-18 16:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaafabe82a87007c7a661752f2e2aae773060f80ee53f582282e788b7dd9e0e7fBlock Operator
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