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 650548 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 650592 epoch_slot_no: 2592 block_no: 650516 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2084 time: 2018-02-21 12:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e9867f9126c068d460fdf5c5f4d1a689d432bcf71f2482ed41ed21d8b6daa8aBlock Operator
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