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 659478 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 659523 epoch_slot_no: 11523 block_no: 659446 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-02-23 13:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfa211adf61ca8a7505f4f73b9d45777c080be88c888ee4ffda43587bf4903bdBlock Operator
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