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 656343 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 656388 epoch_slot_no: 8388 block_no: 656311 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2162 time: 2018-02-22 20:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69d3581457ae8c9d23a060c9d6ce92b4cef3678a0b616a1f1c697a20ef96a9b0Block Operator
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