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 651211 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 651255 epoch_slot_no: 3255 block_no: 651179 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-21 15:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa00f4f873c0ad1e8103be6a086efb40cce1437c5f22678ba0c054300eeb3eb60Block Operator
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