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 663768 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 663813 epoch_slot_no: 15813 block_no: 663736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-02-24 13:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b5d1b0022f4f8decd4e25ea860bb0baea0e73384d4ae7b8841464e8f3f97576Block Operator
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