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 658023 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 658068 epoch_slot_no: 10068 block_no: 657991 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1205 time: 2018-02-23 05:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00a3329a5d94a63ce538ddb8bce88cbce125ed8c5b951ce1e77825ed86a09d74Block Operator
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