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 662216 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 662261 epoch_slot_no: 14261 block_no: 662184 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1434 time: 2018-02-24 04:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22c6a86bf7590ea4695c6049435ae5fd86d90e4f1c01b2fb8fd72778982c5779Block Operator
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