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 655953 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 655998 epoch_slot_no: 7998 block_no: 655921 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-22 18:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbee6b483c618f27ed46e022fc85f558e5b009f590f86dabcbd34ca1e2555e98cBlock Operator
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