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 639441 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 639485 epoch_slot_no: 13085 block_no: 639410 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1598 time: 2018-02-18 22:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45dd5597114ffed28b62d95e803871eaf5bd032ae74a209dea38052515d1038aBlock Operator
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