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 643412 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 643457 epoch_slot_no: 17057 block_no: 643381 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-19 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91edf70b81e4ac51f995c5b91eca27a616242a1f8162aaf52173e779121b4f76Block Operator
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