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 663679 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 663724 epoch_slot_no: 15724 block_no: 663647 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1885 time: 2018-02-24 13:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x438177cc647bf4971bc65f68abe04286848aa0a5a152e972a734f2efd8ea1ebbBlock Operator
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