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 640989 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 641033 epoch_slot_no: 14633 block_no: 640958 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-02-19 07:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x045916376d4ed204cd8a3c4820da8d9eaed1416cb952aa033392cb7b4e9897e1Block Operator
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