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 661677 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 661722 epoch_slot_no: 13722 block_no: 661645 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-02-24 01:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b2321caec0b9a9750e04c36d199483902fc3d4f3909898d8770b3f82eacae96Block Operator
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