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 658731 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 658776 epoch_slot_no: 10776 block_no: 658699 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-23 09:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x580e4fcb01217971d05cde3cc54182c38485f04c995b2c1f23b39e6f1e59a1f9Block Operator
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