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 660647 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 660692 epoch_slot_no: 12692 block_no: 660615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4643 time: 2018-02-23 20:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9edd2094cb9fadd1b6f88ba87cadf52d44dbd5ca256302f09d41055b17b1a803Block Operator
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