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 659255 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 659300 epoch_slot_no: 11300 block_no: 659223 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-23 12:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6f692b03bea3575c5fda8bb80ed3e734fcb025964b8db69b265b63f7dfc9c60Block Operator
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