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 656018 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 656063 epoch_slot_no: 8063 block_no: 655986 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2018-02-22 18:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0006e8f159d0cbe0b1f315cb231fbb6b12ac3a8e4a88051f96222b9b87a3368Block Operator
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