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 649518 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 649562 epoch_slot_no: 1562 block_no: 649486 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1569 time: 2018-02-21 06:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83d749bda3e7c3d94cc82b17074ec5e8f6b4a78df359f458b9d9489d3cda1dc0Block Operator
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