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 656842 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 656887 epoch_slot_no: 8887 block_no: 656810 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-22 23:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e97ed00773d5632eacac38cdcfcec9400c447d11b0c50b2c9f9f7054adc2d1fBlock Operator
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