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 640314 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 640358 epoch_slot_no: 13958 block_no: 640283 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1331 time: 2018-02-19 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09da4f7aa04170f5fa645f3301db1ac5c9f5d4c9bce9666b059b291cdc967761Block Operator
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