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 644853 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 644898 epoch_slot_no: 18498 block_no: 644822 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 940 time: 2018-02-20 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83ceeaa8627ae70687a636b5adbc39eef6ba0eb46521a07e07f5a121d665386cBlock Operator
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