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 638617 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 638661 epoch_slot_no: 12261 block_no: 638586 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1108 time: 2018-02-18 17:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x984e1ba9000c63b3989de85dc5e8a391d13659161c1c71e0458e72ad98ab72a3Block Operator
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