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 657993 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 658038 epoch_slot_no: 10038 block_no: 657961 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2018-02-23 05:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd684bfdc11ed7d19bd517f707a5e7228a0eb567925be05a58504938058fdcb2dBlock Operator
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