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 639458 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 639502 epoch_slot_no: 13102 block_no: 639427 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2018-02-18 22:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4091208121a4dc7324a672f99cc9f45fb17923d2f67dc67a2b3129f98efff6efBlock Operator
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