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 648154 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 648198 epoch_slot_no: 198 block_no: 648122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2018-02-20 22:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3374ae9df7162ff476b653398ec0fa411f0af1b4a7a68b63b9328d3856559caBlock Operator
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