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 642827 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 642872 epoch_slot_no: 16472 block_no: 642796 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1881 time: 2018-02-19 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90180665589b90bc7a665dca1cbec904ee9362b6250466e7c4a82022f923ac11Block Operator
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