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 646314 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 646359 epoch_slot_no: 19959 block_no: 646283 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-20 12:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fee13ebf2eef577a2b4929e19cabde75a363c7c2b40d641c60056f58ac0953bBlock Operator
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