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 661639 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 661684 epoch_slot_no: 13684 block_no: 661607 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2018-02-24 01:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaffe5a25680af60ab4fdb30e9f984a4784b17c3a4bc6294766d67a4e3e8872bfBlock Operator
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