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 641644 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 641688 epoch_slot_no: 15288 block_no: 641613 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 985 time: 2018-02-19 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c8ec2dcb77166fa86db4b7319c869be7cf4df92926df2965372d18e2c6f3986Block Operator
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