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 642197 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 642242 epoch_slot_no: 15842 block_no: 642166 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1695 time: 2018-02-19 13:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52da554b293545c64afcc401449d8b13a9a4ad89635a8df95364598d87b5dcf7Block Operator
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