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 664056 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 664101 epoch_slot_no: 16101 block_no: 664024 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2670 time: 2018-02-24 15:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c0d3b41e33e3a0e263e09f5626959657a9140d318428f689dc1d8f347ba5fceBlock Operator
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