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 656329 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 656374 epoch_slot_no: 8374 block_no: 656297 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1530 time: 2018-02-22 20:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfca1435eab0fa8760120159bf6203281e22ca2d7d11ce78569c7b37ba44b3d8Block Operator
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