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 650419 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 650463 epoch_slot_no: 2463 block_no: 650387 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1707 time: 2018-02-21 11:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x976f613bdbe844b10df627da0aaed6983698863fba03b1056a9b3107f4a9dddfBlock Operator
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