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 658796 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 658841 epoch_slot_no: 10841 block_no: 658764 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1740 time: 2018-02-23 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7378daef2b90213e6d2a9a85678647867efa5b4915e4f5c52ea4480e0cdbc28Block Operator
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