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 654309 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 654354 epoch_slot_no: 6354 block_no: 654277 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1680 time: 2018-02-22 09:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ba2c3dcbb1ea3ed30d0bcc684f9b417d0612cf5ee122b1a4ef8b1e720e8f684Block Operator
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