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 645991 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 646036 epoch_slot_no: 19636 block_no: 645960 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1469 time: 2018-02-20 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ce405009c46e5368ed7e73fda8af3fe2c6669769636bd6e5c44b12e931494a2Block Operator
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