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 648194 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 648238 epoch_slot_no: 238 block_no: 648162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1360 time: 2018-02-20 23:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa720e786beb47be48e6faf9467cab14de8e2bbcbe22e59d175db6a46d9e13ed0Block Operator
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