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 640474 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 640518 epoch_slot_no: 14118 block_no: 640443 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2018-02-19 04:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6bc0b2987093005eea59bf79b1d5ef9ed3c3a8e2e5edf7970c676a9d500d9a3Block Operator
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