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 659163 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 659208 epoch_slot_no: 11208 block_no: 659131 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1762 time: 2018-02-23 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89cbcb9274badc939d60ccd6683b0e642a973dda27339db5285545991a15f6e4Block Operator
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