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 656584 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 656629 epoch_slot_no: 8629 block_no: 656552 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-02-22 21:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2eae3e292d3d63d63ca30542261e31feac6fc29bf41a2750fac67b3f2b6f4c8Block Operator
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