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 651911 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 651955 epoch_slot_no: 3955 block_no: 651879 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2018-02-21 19:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x585459a63d9f0a2e6094065bbd8c8c13ce03318ec50fbd0e2db9327f099b466fBlock Operator
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