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 662652 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 662697 epoch_slot_no: 14697 block_no: 662620 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-02-24 07:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55a01459e69aa00bc9b79a8238c9093b9e0eb56054790046e6e2e9f9926616ccBlock Operator
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