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 642233 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 642278 epoch_slot_no: 15878 block_no: 642202 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-02-19 13:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa87bb56bfb40514f027cf0b6ee4f175afbacb322c896db5df2d7e9b2c5313a51Block Operator
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