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 654058 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 654103 epoch_slot_no: 6103 block_no: 654026 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-02-22 07:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4958a86f200dea1bc2412060a09c2588c28249aa8f5f8e65f849292f32e967f7Block Operator
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