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 653045 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 653090 epoch_slot_no: 5090 block_no: 653013 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-02-22 02:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36979872ccc7bb92ebbe556063de83f5f6ed31b72cf8d94668c241f717788497Block Operator
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