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 647509 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 647554 epoch_slot_no: 21154 block_no: 647478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1473 time: 2018-02-20 19:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3af93dbabef2c567c038d31fec106c93b64d818e66fc033b9a9e9b1440df267Block Operator
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