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 641712 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 641756 epoch_slot_no: 15356 block_no: 641681 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1090 time: 2018-02-19 11:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x444d8738be295c1635cc91b6258d67346765ddd7d17507261a2908917d82fb26Block Operator
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