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 655869 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 655914 epoch_slot_no: 7914 block_no: 655837 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2018-02-22 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22379bf5d4d99fe6335d4c27fa9a2f740eb26135a135a65ee18567a2896e1f6dBlock Operator
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