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 643460 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 643505 epoch_slot_no: 17105 block_no: 643429 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1882 time: 2018-02-19 20:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1edeea45a628889374adacbdd1e060c8a7a5ecee47f45e9e5892f8b34213330Block Operator
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