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 642613 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 642658 epoch_slot_no: 16258 block_no: 642582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2318 time: 2018-02-19 16:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfe4c7abb9c115ce158468f5fe51542313467a6bdf4244b83bfb4fb9abe2cecdBlock Operator
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