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 646735 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 646780 epoch_slot_no: 20380 block_no: 646704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1705 time: 2018-02-20 14:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04ba020eeda39f9c4f8a58ee486999651e8ef9ad9dd30e6ec8eec7f18636970cBlock Operator
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