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 660002 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 660047 epoch_slot_no: 12047 block_no: 659970 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-02-23 16:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefacb9738c17acf1b8f66753c1c7b2caeef9500ba6df8a7ad9ed64edb1e92dbfBlock Operator
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