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 648915 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 648959 epoch_slot_no: 959 block_no: 648883 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1369 time: 2018-02-21 03:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf4aa978ae9ad6b97bed0ec28bc130f8b15d30ad27b125241971d1426b54cf3dBlock Operator
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