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 640754 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 640798 epoch_slot_no: 14398 block_no: 640723 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1516 time: 2018-02-19 05:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85c97450146b86a850bcd7a9b6d6514b765fa6dacb2d3fab3c3666aee952113eBlock Operator
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