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 660484 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 660529 epoch_slot_no: 12529 block_no: 660452 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-23 19:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdff0535750a8f7308ec00b122bf827267f9d3baee263239c709a099cd7937c0eBlock Operator
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