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 664127 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 664172 epoch_slot_no: 16172 block_no: 664095 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2018-02-24 15:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaefbb7ce486bfd8dd29b8de89f28033aaf9a09d6820bcd1c7c248ec5d7abf8a7Block Operator
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