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 646472 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 646517 epoch_slot_no: 20117 block_no: 646441 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2552 time: 2018-02-20 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd04d99aa32102f0c8555cf885489aa0cd2f118ff1f38f82424a389640510dd47Block Operator
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