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 664405 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 664450 epoch_slot_no: 16450 block_no: 664373 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1345 time: 2018-02-24 17:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x485b874a194d62517b7a858368ed17b1ecd834180071d8eb9a7bec45945fcd24Block Operator
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