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 664796 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 664841 epoch_slot_no: 16841 block_no: 664764 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1073 time: 2018-02-24 19:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2562dab05e02d0b9b5820353dbdfc0bded65a775643f685c965c0e1d0b8ea0d3Block Operator
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