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 648778 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 648822 epoch_slot_no: 822 block_no: 648746 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-21 02:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x042101ff83b1b0ad611856822f627f65ef9aeebe474e8a03937fe72e0ee8bfefBlock Operator
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