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 640367 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 640411 epoch_slot_no: 14011 block_no: 640336 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 985 time: 2018-02-19 03:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9232a32d798939760378b39776fb76a1c1e7cb42f188e5fe5ad6dee0402d0f75Block Operator
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