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 644415 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 644460 epoch_slot_no: 18060 block_no: 644384 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1370 time: 2018-02-20 02:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08ee24757723080e72f81b3a861d11337604a14c81255dd63b32089e792a8e99Block Operator
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