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 645602 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 645647 epoch_slot_no: 19247 block_no: 645571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2720 time: 2018-02-20 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cf2dccc3b8fd2085c8646c87bb3fb22879d7cb7ac6e83490d15854698cf6baaBlock Operator
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