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 641717 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 641761 epoch_slot_no: 15361 block_no: 641686 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-02-19 11:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49cbe20bc5756d01afbbc4aa377bdb3b11d6ef4aa820045c7efd46f51eb662b6Block Operator
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