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 647824 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 647869 epoch_slot_no: 21469 block_no: 647793 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1020 time: 2018-02-20 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x569c3ce06bbfee5706d2b74b891675b37028646e45b87f491eea06cbcbee2276Block Operator
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