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 638913 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 638957 epoch_slot_no: 12557 block_no: 638882 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1711 time: 2018-02-18 19:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa348ddf3bfcbd5caf8c601b0a3314d70b13009c2ec6cc0970a41bd0bd7d401eBlock Operator
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