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 646703 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 646748 epoch_slot_no: 20348 block_no: 646672 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-02-20 14:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ad86dc09e8794633243dfd05fef568f939eccce1e9d43dc7f9154147beb5dfeBlock Operator
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