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 651852 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 651896 epoch_slot_no: 3896 block_no: 651820 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1206 time: 2018-02-21 19:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02aa086d7eafa5f731e6a7b070143d059e978f0939dd708558c85955250fd4a9Block Operator
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