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 649909 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 649953 epoch_slot_no: 1953 block_no: 649877 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1275 time: 2018-02-21 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa49e86dea8f0b174d7fc738dda175feb1895cead41a398215d942f9865b04efBlock Operator
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