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 652505 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 652549 epoch_slot_no: 4549 block_no: 652473 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1266 time: 2018-02-21 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x242e4487af0f8d01f828c0f7fdc0a5607c7be5ae1555dcaebf31a91e463f2970Block Operator
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