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 645513 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 645558 epoch_slot_no: 19158 block_no: 645482 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1561 time: 2018-02-20 08:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a9d4654f63a7181110214184100c02b89f2725a4a5a25c3f970a296521f1a23Block Operator
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