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 650658 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 650702 epoch_slot_no: 2702 block_no: 650626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2471 time: 2018-02-21 12:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ae29922a624ca9f57c57793ab27e69397972cd2fa9b18b1deadaf594834121dBlock Operator
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