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 644313 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 644358 epoch_slot_no: 17958 block_no: 644282 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2080 time: 2018-02-20 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb46b75155ccaaa1908819a28681e26b3883979ec93795bf5a56f568d96122a94Block Operator
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