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 653956 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 654001 epoch_slot_no: 6001 block_no: 653924 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1684 time: 2018-02-22 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7c9a9912f39f9dc68b6e3ce55ef86951cea3d2db0511e4dcae90f255def0b01Block Operator
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