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 647067 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 647112 epoch_slot_no: 20712 block_no: 647036 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-20 16:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3ee9964504a0aa915397714154f2ee18ef09411ecbde3e55bb873f3cd15b2bbBlock Operator
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