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 660424 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 660469 epoch_slot_no: 12469 block_no: 660392 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1558 time: 2018-02-23 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37ff165aa1aaa2bf204092ad0ae80192ad02fb7450308753844c57b5f7b68d7dBlock Operator
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