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 643928 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 643973 epoch_slot_no: 17573 block_no: 643897 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-19 23:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6551990a83030012ab2b4fde3e4407babb7518642ce0c38df30651a5efae2953Block Operator
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