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 643163 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 643208 epoch_slot_no: 16808 block_no: 643132 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1155 time: 2018-02-19 19:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2eccb48beb8bfcb9bd372c12d464a4088216f9cec873e48f87060374f6822112Block Operator
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