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 647728 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 647773 epoch_slot_no: 21373 block_no: 647697 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-20 20:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23225db8253f2b5caacec824ef6b2978e6398a99a10528d49636b2c8af24e1f0Block Operator
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