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 654772 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 654817 epoch_slot_no: 6817 block_no: 654740 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1335 time: 2018-02-22 11:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x612bc46a44bc639bc62322cf12ca0d540f88adf800dee1460d552631ec822ef7Block Operator
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