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 659583 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 659628 epoch_slot_no: 11628 block_no: 659551 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1024 time: 2018-02-23 14:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe582f5a7f06b7b55ac6248107f14f3811158f335eba0bfe45f13682997eb8d6fBlock Operator
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