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 643858 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 643903 epoch_slot_no: 17503 block_no: 643827 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-19 22:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad0a7b71fc454d346435c415e5f2d18aec0c004a8ef59c94c662ca36f9e1e985Block Operator
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