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 659238 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 659283 epoch_slot_no: 11283 block_no: 659206 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2009 time: 2018-02-23 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e209dc1ae410a432121f88e8b1cedf794face81307bf8f22374c1fcfb096ceeBlock Operator
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