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 663701 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 663746 epoch_slot_no: 15746 block_no: 663669 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-02-24 13:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6df65a9e1308f4e848e1a3038ce7b8b41b7a77ef4752f82ce33f9d44d3ff98f8Block Operator
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