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 664193 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 664238 epoch_slot_no: 16238 block_no: 664161 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-24 15:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93f45ff2733e3a841f6c571579a4559eaaf91dbc6767482a3e8f7a44f6d26c3eBlock Operator
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