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 644025 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 644070 epoch_slot_no: 17670 block_no: 643994 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-02-19 23:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f7c15a94abc9d3c75edb2853521017ae18654e74a86eef3cc28be40bf4e22adBlock Operator
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