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 649674 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 649718 epoch_slot_no: 1718 block_no: 649642 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-21 07:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74e5255e273e99dfe1a059a8ac4421dd4b8b28d3b1d58788e2ae8ca54c0c086cBlock Operator
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