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 650817 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 650861 epoch_slot_no: 2861 block_no: 650785 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-21 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x520850c867b12bc4b23f75f60d2a00170201a5e9842dc64a3d7c7e8a1fbbd4afBlock Operator
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