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 646764 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 646809 epoch_slot_no: 20409 block_no: 646733 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1562 time: 2018-02-20 15:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3a396215ce47b4394aed03cb8f4c31db2170214c3d4260b0bd751a349f265cdBlock Operator
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