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 647216 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 647261 epoch_slot_no: 20861 block_no: 647185 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-20 17:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ce6b9b7a311eb3a031af929c4c305257d39a48bced981bf31f88aeb18fb5f37Block Operator
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