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 645258 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 645303 epoch_slot_no: 18903 block_no: 645227 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-02-20 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88af718f8d1d812f86c2a6243ac26d2e3492cda1f6adb4145501a22a2a53cd5aBlock Operator
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