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 662988 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 663033 epoch_slot_no: 15033 block_no: 662956 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2069 time: 2018-02-24 09:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7afe3d439b8fbe3736e87b9dbf8858cedea1e8334f9b51915e5313626c8cd06bBlock Operator
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