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 662117 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 662162 epoch_slot_no: 14162 block_no: 662085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-02-24 04:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb202b48d05cd6333ab19d259a6686ac77328cf7fd266adff2175f4fbbea7dd8Block Operator
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