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 650714 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 650758 epoch_slot_no: 2758 block_no: 650682 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1640 time: 2018-02-21 13:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38eb7e7a1c08d17141f42384592f0593f904bf271316702240096bf363d8fdddBlock Operator
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