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 658979 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 659024 epoch_slot_no: 11024 block_no: 658947 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-23 10:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47b52254db2e6a51d4681236e5d80cb95ff134a134649c9cb7f929416e0e849aBlock Operator
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