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 661879 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 661924 epoch_slot_no: 13924 block_no: 661847 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1073 time: 2018-02-24 03:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x748313251f4eb486ead98bbd8065fc2cdbbea861e9bf5791dfe016b0934baa85Block Operator
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