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 650271 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 650315 epoch_slot_no: 2315 block_no: 650239 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1718 time: 2018-02-21 10:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e64a6ebbd7c24712e5953870e7aee32c89f31fcc383b1ec6adad51b7b2109f9Block Operator
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