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 654454 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 654499 epoch_slot_no: 6499 block_no: 654422 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-02-22 09:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f7705ac0458099bc571be316c57a3702f27385de3c2e06b68c0cb0ed8cd7d3aBlock Operator
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