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 652068 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 652112 epoch_slot_no: 4112 block_no: 652036 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1565 time: 2018-02-21 20:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x351eb039e031225db1de4e9c41b357410c7b74b63d49791d8c991a1cd4c4977cBlock Operator
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