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 659148 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 659193 epoch_slot_no: 11193 block_no: 659116 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2641 time: 2018-02-23 11:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e7e98eed612ecd12106507217eacdc08c62d7178d4947c1735f9644bb6f8769Block Operator
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