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 642664 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 642709 epoch_slot_no: 16309 block_no: 642633 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2018-02-19 16:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8804aa8bbab568c8683d89f515554576fef13ad4792977c99c8fa3671289f9d2Block Operator
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