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 646772 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 646817 epoch_slot_no: 20417 block_no: 646741 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-20 15:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd005449dad2bdec0d8be1f132072e7dd178ea4c22d6fe1e6b8281f809fc82689Block Operator
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