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 661849 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 661894 epoch_slot_no: 13894 block_no: 661817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2426 time: 2018-02-24 02:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1fcb17a7b1b3fbb594b8ab2ede8cb09e2b54c62697c6eecd164ed2e5557c7f6Block Operator
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