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 650317 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 650361 epoch_slot_no: 2361 block_no: 650285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2294 time: 2018-02-21 10:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14977502db41583019850c6b261df3f0e0a9ab3b25242086ffdefc20f9177fe5Block Operator
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