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 664699 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 664744 epoch_slot_no: 16744 block_no: 664667 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1170 time: 2018-02-24 18:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48f1b47cff414fc0a66c9854144be1dc7dcc727918372c5e78106b4324ca6590Block Operator
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