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 640444 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 640488 epoch_slot_no: 14088 block_no: 640413 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-02-19 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05645436d0b1d9f56cf3252652cfc8916cf8c22e1c35e10338b54e32260101f2Block Operator
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