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 661463 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 661508 epoch_slot_no: 13508 block_no: 661431 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1077 time: 2018-02-24 00:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57c31728ab6358c7c3f297475ab1dc7b0a366ff3e6c5bd153de1b0d99e45c069Block Operator
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