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 650787 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 650831 epoch_slot_no: 2831 block_no: 650755 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-21 13:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf824eaa0fed64ae3fb5cfe2fd81462644aca27fd3fa78ab44cc5d6742a7032aBlock Operator
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