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 647388 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 647433 epoch_slot_no: 21033 block_no: 647357 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1744 time: 2018-02-20 18:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6c8090cd2d43f3c9bd71f586d179034c1abae177a7b1fbf3d2c98be78a96e64Block Operator
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