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 653373 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 653418 epoch_slot_no: 5418 block_no: 653341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1518 time: 2018-02-22 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d125b974189d7162ec89dbdc92a4799907aac949cdf01e21b757d3ed3ad1ee1Block Operator
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