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 659609 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 659654 epoch_slot_no: 11654 block_no: 659577 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1744 time: 2018-02-23 14:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbc8b9334c749749de34c022c80f255ae13201624a2d89ff4943daa6950d8d15Block Operator
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