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 660273 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 660318 epoch_slot_no: 12318 block_no: 660241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2001 time: 2018-02-23 18:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x990109781d575c4d9e03dcf81fe6d8c08f95fdafd43f3a9b0cfb290cc355420fBlock Operator
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