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 654313 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 654358 epoch_slot_no: 6358 block_no: 654281 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-02-22 09:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc3adc9bd76d101431411b48b918c0679be702cfee85c6460376e5fc7dbb0decBlock Operator
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