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 658983 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 659028 epoch_slot_no: 11028 block_no: 658951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1927 time: 2018-02-23 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74a068db7baddda1bcb603edc0fb2876f4efb4df57ccf9a83f962ab0fe8708c7Block Operator
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