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 655624 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 655669 epoch_slot_no: 7669 block_no: 655592 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-02-22 16:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcaec65a04b05db158db5e7e28c6d3e820bd5389ba3fc29ff1bf05d4734c19fd7Block Operator
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