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 661054 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 661099 epoch_slot_no: 13099 block_no: 661022 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2018-02-23 22:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2976daf22b97b608da706cc604101c55937ef548fe4ececb7b41f395c9385714Block Operator
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