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 641044 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 641088 epoch_slot_no: 14688 block_no: 641013 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2018-02-19 07:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6cbc41b7805bfdc7a6d53295ea8c51847ee750d988703baf0e7404ed5ab63c63Block Operator
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