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 654933 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 654978 epoch_slot_no: 6978 block_no: 654901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2957 time: 2018-02-22 12:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14e2df4120c37db647c9bb5b60cc050f39ffc17912a3625cb238eaf059e16b27Block Operator
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