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 642346 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 642391 epoch_slot_no: 15991 block_no: 642315 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-02-19 14:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ab5f68b1de57d2c5e155a7c2bf8db93c375c47545317ce2e84dd94d5845560dBlock Operator
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