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 642031 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 642075 epoch_slot_no: 15675 block_no: 642000 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2018-02-19 12:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f53b4db1faa225ea5a7507ffc8c32a1119611d9f7c68e9c234192f9dfdf63eaBlock Operator
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