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 651605 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 651649 epoch_slot_no: 3649 block_no: 651573 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1365 time: 2018-02-21 18:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d6f02b99e000c3d7e89133b149cd18434b1d644da09102e67d50bdfaa496884Block Operator
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