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 662958 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 663003 epoch_slot_no: 15003 block_no: 662926 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 985 time: 2018-02-24 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7f713d91da043253e15d8a719208f211592c96a3a78357e2e3af0bef13154e6Block Operator
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