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 651183 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 651227 epoch_slot_no: 3227 block_no: 651151 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2276 time: 2018-02-21 15:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa2aa0399515f791d09e12734def4f9db9b26fb03c78d7bf12a36a7b9c9c07f6Block Operator
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