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 660270 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 660315 epoch_slot_no: 12315 block_no: 660238 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-23 18:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbc5bd6fd628b6a28ccd4c2eed709e49a7834593ae4df85812cca9289fa787f7Block Operator
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