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 648498 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 648542 epoch_slot_no: 542 block_no: 648466 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1928 time: 2018-02-21 00:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73ea1b3a7918d050da3a7f532dccd2bcb06798d4330572716ad6c2abfd907438Block Operator
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