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 662249 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 662294 epoch_slot_no: 14294 block_no: 662217 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2018-02-24 05:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9d24b8f5df98e9a2a6bf623572e539b5988429c3ed8af6a7a59b593cca5e4f9Block Operator
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