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 648484 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 648528 epoch_slot_no: 528 block_no: 648452 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2018-02-21 00:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c5760025c3aee2fbddbf0beab766c64cf86877c0abf1a5bb488c81a9eaa3372Block Operator
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