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 639461 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 639505 epoch_slot_no: 13105 block_no: 639430 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-02-18 22:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2d3e711f5b1f79e9b43c89d7d071618baf5b54939aa7e1a137bf9df8002d16aBlock Operator
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