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 657319 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 657364 epoch_slot_no: 9364 block_no: 657287 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2018-02-23 01:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ee55dea1454e250199e79a1540187c0b25e98f37840706f71c288234a444998Block Operator
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