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 648476 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 648520 epoch_slot_no: 520 block_no: 648444 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1210 time: 2018-02-21 00:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x780604fa0b0aac6992de9d991fa9182ec6407f4dc72c80ab3137cf7aa5ec8c21Block Operator
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