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 654821 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 654866 epoch_slot_no: 6866 block_no: 654789 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-22 11:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4790bb7064e4be516b79710ad5898d219aa498b7e32c1a989395958f72a58c6bBlock Operator
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