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 656894 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 656939 epoch_slot_no: 8939 block_no: 656862 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2018-02-22 23:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x652c72945641ce4e499b2a28db232ab256cd3baeb9ebc750f4d8cbb2d7f28b35Block Operator
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