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 644336 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 644381 epoch_slot_no: 17981 block_no: 644305 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1366 time: 2018-02-20 01:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a12109f9c48cf5afdd5bbd04298700ab4b66c01d74fb86ea433c62b86539dc1Block Operator
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