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 658993 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 659038 epoch_slot_no: 11038 block_no: 658961 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1276 time: 2018-02-23 11:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d0905578301dcdb8fe89d6c8821e089507aaa74ecac173c827215ace937dd72Block Operator
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