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 640489 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 640533 epoch_slot_no: 14133 block_no: 640458 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2064 time: 2018-02-19 04:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68346fee32c81cefbbcc07b0a8f7de60c91f08ec37e28b9798fd6c30b456f0f8Block Operator
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