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 647542 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 647587 epoch_slot_no: 21187 block_no: 647511 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-20 19:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11fcee00f4eb22251b4016d7a230f2d84289e6bcf5cd25da50d68e28f7cead2eBlock Operator
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