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 643551 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 643596 epoch_slot_no: 17196 block_no: 643520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-02-19 21:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc73fac1afec1d21579f028545d1250a4bd18b65d4738c02f6c59155aae77874bBlock Operator
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