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 653293 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 653338 epoch_slot_no: 5338 block_no: 653261 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-22 03:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cab527a39e5eade2b9aec661cc8ede0c73b53c6f6b2dc65d2b9c2adb785b219Block Operator
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