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 654842 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 654887 epoch_slot_no: 6887 block_no: 654810 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2018-02-22 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd6e4e7def43b60601b021711352cc72696fe8a9cee15424670a0acc91a9be5fdBlock Operator
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