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 641718 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 641762 epoch_slot_no: 15362 block_no: 641687 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-02-19 11:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x868e287d725ed0635a766a05f24d14a9e74692d1cb81f966d6df5b4d61088567Block Operator
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