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 660637 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 660682 epoch_slot_no: 12682 block_no: 660605 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-23 20:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6407fee9fa52d8666cbc3af2a4d324389429126185af46436a7837016209d386Block Operator
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