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 658211 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 658256 epoch_slot_no: 10256 block_no: 658179 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-23 06:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5d8735330f6b6f8836179cd9c6739a23208e54afe5ab6851ab9513f1607abf7Block Operator
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