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 645244 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 645289 epoch_slot_no: 18889 block_no: 645213 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1024 time: 2018-02-20 06:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb33e815373ef457bef47a1fbf82b82d01f8548ee629365629dfb6c2f64d74bb8Block Operator
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