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 648178 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 648222 epoch_slot_no: 222 block_no: 648146 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1192 time: 2018-02-20 22:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5fad2484c4430f135b47f3a44c0d5103d358dc09ae3a95ea6f6f7b28ce84b2bbBlock Operator
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