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 661696 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 661741 epoch_slot_no: 13741 block_no: 661664 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2066 time: 2018-02-24 02:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7927d7188f9c03f4be05cc83af02c6383d25766d4d820f83f3a848d44a9e3e33Block Operator
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