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 654245 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 654290 epoch_slot_no: 6290 block_no: 654213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1787 time: 2018-02-22 08:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7791f0130ede3f08346f9f442fe96e3069c787d84b3104a51f0521de2411fb5Block Operator
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