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 658276 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 658321 epoch_slot_no: 10321 block_no: 658244 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-23 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd29f7e9ef71a09a45ec63f43232141e6f7150f0ce4b9394d45c4c713ceb0e0cBlock Operator
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