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 649464 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 649508 epoch_slot_no: 1508 block_no: 649432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1394 time: 2018-02-21 06:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbeb0937859a7455c90a8a1ad2e7771fa232c1f4f6c274556f6d2cb83de0894b5Block Operator
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