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 659325 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 659370 epoch_slot_no: 11370 block_no: 659293 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1826 time: 2018-02-23 12:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3de98308b314b431565f19727026f600a18f3f8636e6a66104ec5ee167e8056Block Operator
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