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 644631 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 644676 epoch_slot_no: 18276 block_no: 644600 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1550 time: 2018-02-20 03:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6d72df5883f69618d9cdcf9350c9570b13a0720f9d5aacdce58483ecfae2667Block Operator
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