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 640411 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 640455 epoch_slot_no: 14055 block_no: 640380 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-02-19 03:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe62a212580616faede4f2d0d597c437a8b1a7911b6a66698facde558dd5e0f64Block Operator
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