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 659117 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 659162 epoch_slot_no: 11162 block_no: 659085 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1380 time: 2018-02-23 11:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ea40d1755291577a18a5a8ad470f7d7cd92474d4f47dea257e7a9dcc6f0f089Block Operator
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