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 652954 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 652999 epoch_slot_no: 4999 block_no: 652922 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2018-02-22 01:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x690394033e1da9b02afa907ca8839e3d0173039391d80538019e0acfe084dce0Block Operator
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