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 662928 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 662973 epoch_slot_no: 14973 block_no: 662896 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 984 time: 2018-02-24 08:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x671f4a7e466e979559d33c7a71c27419dc15e5a55f662f5a6099548dee6a936bBlock Operator
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