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 644636 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 644681 epoch_slot_no: 18281 block_no: 644605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-20 03:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcbe96aeb9c582c655bf1e438f864999badfa09f16b33bd6556a492d979aefdeBlock Operator
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