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 662968 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 663013 epoch_slot_no: 15013 block_no: 662936 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1155 time: 2018-02-24 09:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88e901d1914c14158787cf66daf8c9eda4e59559c70ab3759b2bdc6ba5169381Block Operator
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