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 645990 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 646035 epoch_slot_no: 19635 block_no: 645959 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-20 10:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xadd36d202ddf68ef93b06f5b51ed22846d82ee6dce5519f9098873a39228d4ddBlock Operator
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