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 656582 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 656627 epoch_slot_no: 8627 block_no: 656550 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-02-22 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x562900b8f4d8c1651f8d1575b46bcce16905861315d4a816cbe37a1ce7edd47dBlock Operator
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