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 642999 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 643044 epoch_slot_no: 16644 block_no: 642968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2018-02-19 18:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x627748cf630ff3ac72960e9a2e9451825d2a4ec1cbbc6412aaca4f36126b9905Block Operator
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