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 655140 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 655185 epoch_slot_no: 7185 block_no: 655108 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-02-22 13:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ea407f04b0c9bf10bff49284c31525d34186b3d47f3a7c4e9b346257a5c3743Block Operator
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