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 664112 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 664157 epoch_slot_no: 16157 block_no: 664080 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-24 15:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f2849e19ac7875363cedc1a708e62da896d956a7f950f5b9b9f40f4d52b2b00Block Operator
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