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 662165 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 662210 epoch_slot_no: 14210 block_no: 662133 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1237 time: 2018-02-24 04:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ab4b9228d04a13f3831a944f0ae5522f9305027877df01e10ca2046f7e21527Block Operator
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