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 650697 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 650741 epoch_slot_no: 2741 block_no: 650665 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-02-21 12:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b5a5ce71727effb3500d89c1e7a7f755b254095dc6e69004aed526872850c87Block Operator
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