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 655727 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 655772 epoch_slot_no: 7772 block_no: 655695 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-22 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x753c00d3250949203aaa9ec69729911c4ac896851c08b9ad5217b5738cf2433eBlock Operator
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