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 658976 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 659021 epoch_slot_no: 11021 block_no: 658944 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-23 10:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x268ef048ce14d3b204e450cff724652c8e7a9af621b852899c4ea49c075ca9a5Block Operator
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