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 659103 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 659148 epoch_slot_no: 11148 block_no: 659071 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3733 time: 2018-02-23 11:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66779a55146fc1ccc90fd2026c7fca9a6bcae24dc9c64ac90cc3f64f2e12b219Block Operator
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