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 655712 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 655757 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 655680 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1073 time: 2018-02-22 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3c3dd1cd3862f2a2c437f06c2ae2aa65917ca2e0641074fbe03c9f5b0cd75c1Block Operator
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