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 657514 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 657559 epoch_slot_no: 9559 block_no: 657482 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1381 time: 2018-02-23 02:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78e8034c7c7b34ee8f8b418649143fc232da4faf7da9c0fb80983e32670d33e1Block Operator
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