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 657994 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 658039 epoch_slot_no: 10039 block_no: 657962 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1648 time: 2018-02-23 05:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cda929c0e7c2b884eb672ac435d22e32c30fe262ca83bca52d2f9e6c796f7e4Block Operator
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