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 639317 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 639361 epoch_slot_no: 12961 block_no: 639286 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2018-02-18 21:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b9baceaaa7848523854824fbc0d226de278847f518e1e6d50f5882263dfe64cBlock Operator
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