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 647207 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 647252 epoch_slot_no: 20852 block_no: 647176 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1381 time: 2018-02-20 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb66fc8602e3a01f19872f0bd7821900cb3b6fe8df78a93a51bbd6c8c3351a3e7Block Operator
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