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 639463 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 639507 epoch_slot_no: 13107 block_no: 639432 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-02-18 22:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc3a3e716ef81530270d6265fcc6a426ac95c94c556f9de0429c63530418db0aBlock Operator
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