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 642347 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 642392 epoch_slot_no: 15992 block_no: 642316 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-19 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaab77e72ac39af1733e4b2b405ca1d1070da246b63cafe1b2cf08072ea7d47b9Block Operator
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