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 656672 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 656717 epoch_slot_no: 8717 block_no: 656640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2018-02-22 22:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05a7d9e880b9c66830959b0e3b57f9c601c8d3895e7cd72af82ddc9508331647Block Operator
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