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 656634 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 656679 epoch_slot_no: 8679 block_no: 656602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2068 time: 2018-02-22 21:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfa39f9260d8c96a5ef307135bbc0e88597254c2444a7135086346fb6e0a814cBlock Operator
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