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 643558 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 643603 epoch_slot_no: 17203 block_no: 643527 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2018-02-19 21:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f2543ee9f12be6487a7d8fc3d9684c8cb38a357bb1f72b3487313025d9c5fa0Block Operator
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