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 639467 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 639511 epoch_slot_no: 13111 block_no: 639436 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1523 time: 2018-02-18 22:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c142813f795333c1cd76b8834364bfd3c8bef26e9e787e3d2b3abf194bb921cBlock Operator
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