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 663989 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 664034 epoch_slot_no: 16034 block_no: 663957 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-02-24 14:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x705bbf6d3be1dc47684faee68995a77cee1db0eab76f67666982103090d928f7Block Operator
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