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 638816 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 638860 epoch_slot_no: 12460 block_no: 638785 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1711 time: 2018-02-18 18:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a538649b4426a7e88241d2bb33f309f5c36373bba1210bbe041a4c1240ade5aBlock Operator
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