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 643891 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 643936 epoch_slot_no: 17536 block_no: 643860 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-19 23:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d2df7514f2f3a06f484ef051e4ba5de665d4e9fa3c9245a4803a586d2e48901Block Operator
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