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 650336 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 650380 epoch_slot_no: 2380 block_no: 650304 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-21 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9f612e3b08dfc3b913da2482854ef7bacc67d6454ecef31f78a302324d04e88Block Operator
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