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 659090 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 659135 epoch_slot_no: 11135 block_no: 659058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2446 time: 2018-02-23 11:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ab6168091a7b80442491d436e43131e9be5b71a2bc1f077d15217ea36afa576Block Operator
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