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 640362 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 640406 epoch_slot_no: 14006 block_no: 640331 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2018-02-19 03:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x627ee1964c6e1754c71f2fbbab0a7b76954c911305b2eb033a95b5d921a76e57Block Operator
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