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 638402 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 638446 epoch_slot_no: 12046 block_no: 638371 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1807 time: 2018-02-18 16:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a9a55fe76fbdef3d651a6c5f594647271ad44ab6871f5707cb25caa19c46c78Block Operator
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