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 650417 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 650461 epoch_slot_no: 2461 block_no: 650385 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1568 time: 2018-02-21 11:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x622230e03dda3d4f0f620f4d87c0bc7223bd13515ea16bdf6cc9783debad4131Block Operator
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