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 646533 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 646578 epoch_slot_no: 20178 block_no: 646502 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-20 13:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1c7ed716263ada65dcac1528ce8e2e1b9f205e9a37b6ab215229a35a70388bbBlock Operator
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