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 649496 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 649540 epoch_slot_no: 1540 block_no: 649464 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-02-21 06:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa75ddfc4bf4907e28cf98ea146e3f34e25a315e2c7ad2c82e1b7228d6a2e88b2Block Operator
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