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 657131 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 657176 epoch_slot_no: 9176 block_no: 657099 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-23 00:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cfc0e5f720aab35807381bf52117c018a90e253313e74eabb7776f37f7fdc56Block Operator
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