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 651460 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 651504 epoch_slot_no: 3504 block_no: 651428 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2001 time: 2018-02-21 17:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80af4a7549229d3f442897013fde47a1ee12240d4d73c8aa586bebd87e60aefcBlock Operator
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