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 645586 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 645631 epoch_slot_no: 19231 block_no: 645555 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-20 08:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e971d98beb3f5ceff39eb1c9aa0ee7cbf8b6992b93b356c2fc2b8e22fc11eaeBlock Operator
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