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 650486 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 650530 epoch_slot_no: 2530 block_no: 650454 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2018-02-21 11:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1772d070d67708e457406ef2429c58a70623a0e261ba58df48a6a6e00cb9d9f0Block Operator
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