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 654257 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 654302 epoch_slot_no: 6302 block_no: 654225 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2439 time: 2018-02-22 08:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9308e69861431e6c5abc89ed0c6b386146a3406baaa6998b3dbac5212293c641Block Operator
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