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 644619 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 644664 epoch_slot_no: 18264 block_no: 644588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-20 03:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e8bd320dcfb97640dd17cb7985609cc33c96036e0613b3111e1a7ec7672dda1Block Operator
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