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 663351 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 663396 epoch_slot_no: 15396 block_no: 663319 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1697 time: 2018-02-24 11:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fbf553ce9b0e44df72339883c1e088ef483e60eff09c82e613f2637d6abc820Block Operator
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