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 638713 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 638757 epoch_slot_no: 12357 block_no: 638682 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2018-02-18 18:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x556b0b708c3dfc7c07d4b6f3b92e8b00500db078e3cb42a6c252e9144e99dea2Block Operator
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