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 655637 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 655682 epoch_slot_no: 7682 block_no: 655605 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1443 time: 2018-02-22 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x391dc29a4db1b1dd26b33083aeb7a8e7ad382d023036e3ea9aacbed806214d09Block Operator
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