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 656002 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 656047 epoch_slot_no: 8047 block_no: 655970 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-22 18:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ea2c94d3d120888c2e09fa2459027fc4856c49647c8a33fd37d9dc1116881eeBlock Operator
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