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 656442 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 656487 epoch_slot_no: 8487 block_no: 656410 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-02-22 20:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23ec89af542a5a976dcb1d7557bc15ed5cd6c76bafcdf92ab35298c9167a312aBlock Operator
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