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 660104 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 660149 epoch_slot_no: 12149 block_no: 660072 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1190 time: 2018-02-23 17:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddf081c2f357188f74f1f2f981fd7824895861b98959bd57b5d2e58113e7d8f3Block Operator
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