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 650767 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 650811 epoch_slot_no: 2811 block_no: 650735 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1640 time: 2018-02-21 13:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecbf4edc49a70db9de14584753ca5c2c90b854e5e1bd78b5c2f02be3a911629aBlock Operator
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