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 659109 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 659154 epoch_slot_no: 11154 block_no: 659077 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-23 11:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc785bbe280c7db7d0ec133abb1215a7d39f2be529400f543753cb31a83fdf496Block Operator
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