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 660199 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 660244 epoch_slot_no: 12244 block_no: 660167 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-23 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29234f2ea8d1d2e7f339fc9e8750d91b343fcc1e3093fabf0581e0dd4167af96Block Operator
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