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 651623 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 651667 epoch_slot_no: 3667 block_no: 651591 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-21 18:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe07117ff36f5c8fc050bf7de3888418696fe2ada5a0f4517e31a61e558603e83Block Operator
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