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 657859 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 657904 epoch_slot_no: 9904 block_no: 657827 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-23 04:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1684f4650b6bf93149d7ecd44f7a84d6768bc7317c89384fd562f54a4d68c133Block Operator
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