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 654662 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 654707 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 654630 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-02-22 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb80d5ba1b4a94f8dc7c1d022da5c6f8e1f04d168efdfeeb19db9b0fd8db5d12Block Operator
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