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 662972 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 663017 epoch_slot_no: 15017 block_no: 662940 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1700 time: 2018-02-24 09:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x170eeb5a9b9bb010ffc4cfafd773e7a6b4d5a5a4c303a5c47d457193e738d955Block Operator
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