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 658977 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 659022 epoch_slot_no: 11022 block_no: 658945 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-23 10:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8e982870a714b4ece5d9d5e75e097e2bc1020a728114d7f2eadc3d51a7cc5b4Block Operator
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