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 663724 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 663769 epoch_slot_no: 15769 block_no: 663692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-02-24 13:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fcbe796a088d973018cd73d2373894035be0cae2d77e2827ab32d7ff72da828Block Operator
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