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 647998 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 648042 epoch_slot_no: 42 block_no: 647966 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2018-02-20 21:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45f6c24b3a49c43a1bbf2f12a05542e3a8913b79ff6c8fc72454848c54d722d6Block Operator
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