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 640865 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 640909 epoch_slot_no: 14509 block_no: 640834 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1516 time: 2018-02-19 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57a5d6e1258a096966ec01eb48eaf36e7a83fc375049f4418005419d83fa5089Block Operator
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