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 658626 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 658671 epoch_slot_no: 10671 block_no: 658594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1555 time: 2018-02-23 09:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1002e08ab535e4eba2b765c0faf90cd7baa64223da60a1a049d8f9f133615e61Block Operator
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