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 642889 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 642934 epoch_slot_no: 16534 block_no: 642858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2018-02-19 17:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ae98ed031d0efbd0eb1c4f84f841afef0e7f24ee7ef557a21f890fceb3c20e7Block Operator
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