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 648123 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 648167 epoch_slot_no: 167 block_no: 648091 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-02-20 22:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42fb13838a9937d70697625ab9ede715424ac13ad4562e133a0753b23aeb6435Block Operator
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