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 655630 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 655675 epoch_slot_no: 7675 block_no: 655598 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-02-22 16:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0873657dc41c673193b10b3fd81aa138b4a216208da2f5d2d90943d491b1a12bBlock Operator
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