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 643212 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 643257 epoch_slot_no: 16857 block_no: 643181 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-19 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47612fe0c23ba6f2e4c349cb97e9c946f2fe618d208b5fbf631a86ff315d25ddBlock Operator
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