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 659612 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 659657 epoch_slot_no: 11657 block_no: 659580 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2100 time: 2018-02-23 14:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe0ef660caab6c2517b03544f88856e68f8d8a9cf1984b66be1b67240c31439fBlock Operator
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