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 650867 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 650911 epoch_slot_no: 2911 block_no: 650835 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1650 time: 2018-02-21 13:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9e891cfc67d4ae5493b99f2d43c43d3e92a35009e821132ad6e626375a64555Block Operator
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