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 652608 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 652652 epoch_slot_no: 4652 block_no: 652576 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-02-21 23:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82601504125b08ac61aaa4c95b06edd21c94157ccfb66350371625885e6c9b85Block Operator
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