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 644628 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 644673 epoch_slot_no: 18273 block_no: 644597 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2648 time: 2018-02-20 03:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea0483cdc1fbccf45bd0b678346593da5fb4e0ad2b9e5627e31603f83186a0d9Block Operator
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