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 664005 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 664050 epoch_slot_no: 16050 block_no: 663973 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-24 14:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ab93bbac5b7456c8e8728fef49a26148d82c1ae91d55bdcdd122e9a7afd3e84Block Operator
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