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 664447 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 664492 epoch_slot_no: 16492 block_no: 664415 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-02-24 17:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31fe0a6b5d46f806c566f1067e3eeb211f787946b478561a0d3cde0c4131dd40Block Operator
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