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 638476 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 638520 epoch_slot_no: 12120 block_no: 638445 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2018-02-18 17:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e837a3c8291586edaa0b16b14051b96e363d0eea19e7a4e636b168eca99d3a0Block Operator
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