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 651014 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 651058 epoch_slot_no: 3058 block_no: 650982 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2018-02-21 14:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5cfc32f175431ede8486c09dbaaf45a975d5f7cbf9133f6e12d51ff25b4b3065Block Operator
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