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 655986 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 656031 epoch_slot_no: 8031 block_no: 655954 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1512 time: 2018-02-22 18:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a68dcd64418080f6eba9a2bf466e367f4a97ce2945a77a32ee44f68a3913376Block Operator
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