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 658247 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 658292 epoch_slot_no: 10292 block_no: 658215 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1562 time: 2018-02-23 06:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x006e23e87b1ad650a84d3d9fd797c9f6743d3d3ed16eff12af85a9955f0fe941Block Operator
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