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 646636 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 646681 epoch_slot_no: 20281 block_no: 646605 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-20 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28744a8a5635bd7438ca2e632e3c6e186fa68f99c9c774f9834df26080e3b3ddBlock Operator
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