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 650970 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 651014 epoch_slot_no: 3014 block_no: 650938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-21 14:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb867e936932c3d665541c2ac010e05e9c18a1c3cd0249447149f4a0a73999d4eBlock Operator
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