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 645634 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 645679 epoch_slot_no: 19279 block_no: 645603 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2005 time: 2018-02-20 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x060a1865cf143bf85552a64a15e57b9e1743025f7d9212b204855c72cb63433eBlock Operator
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