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 647340 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 647385 epoch_slot_no: 20985 block_no: 647309 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1370 time: 2018-02-20 18:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5caf32e100ac54cb4e801c4b516bc0c3c5c2991f74960b27a084eaf0eb0bfe84Block Operator
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