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 662916 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 662961 epoch_slot_no: 14961 block_no: 662884 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1705 time: 2018-02-24 08:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78cf755cb2da7df219ff2591c6849b572e99a0d45aedb3bdd11fa4e19cfa5e87Block Operator
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