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 651194 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 651238 epoch_slot_no: 3238 block_no: 651162 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-21 15:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ba789dfaeee82832b84534908bef104cf4e20576c6fc2fd9c0d99bbc0adee8cBlock Operator
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