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 650148 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 650192 epoch_slot_no: 2192 block_no: 650116 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3013 time: 2018-02-21 09:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x408d8e78e4ee4171d8dddadc0dae13bd73dcfc83ba90b9e520da4d28b08b9ae6Block Operator
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