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 655008 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 655053 epoch_slot_no: 7053 block_no: 654976 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-02-22 12:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf17fa86b86cf055c20f43ab8905ed3f0153d0f164f965cfbce852471c7c0e77fBlock Operator
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