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 643841 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 643886 epoch_slot_no: 17486 block_no: 643810 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-19 22:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7d59ef43455dbcb19ce5e4dd1d3e5fb6d6313a8ff0b5c9ef1b8524ff9c672d8Block Operator
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