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 658653 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 658698 epoch_slot_no: 10698 block_no: 658621 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1301 time: 2018-02-23 09:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17d8196fafe8c458c78b197892d8515559f9b81a7442b724dd63a08eaed05e1cBlock Operator
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