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 643001 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 643046 epoch_slot_no: 16646 block_no: 642970 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1873 time: 2018-02-19 18:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74627b30e15340d2369bc06e2fd250ee8103d66ff2e25e6a69f2db5e0b1b73a7Block Operator
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