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 652732 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 652776 epoch_slot_no: 4776 block_no: 652700 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-02-22 00:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7be672294b9d26a5b2e640655546b2279ed569cb5b74239d6c0a4daf62f4f7d7Block Operator
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