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 640529 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 640573 epoch_slot_no: 14173 block_no: 640498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1684 time: 2018-02-19 04:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12040612c9974d7ac9708b70cf1d074ba7a619d6d2b25b548b0c91cae9f48db6Block Operator
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