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 664194 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 664239 epoch_slot_no: 16239 block_no: 664162 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1680 time: 2018-02-24 15:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15d2f7d26030afb1e4ebaf95b6d0871bd38826d35ae63b91cda178ed937a2820Block Operator
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