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 646885 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 646930 epoch_slot_no: 20530 block_no: 646854 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-20 15:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x228d321f95e723c6a8ce44d945c9ed727eb75266c425a3ddc23191e39979d141Block Operator
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