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 665046 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 665091 epoch_slot_no: 17091 block_no: 665014 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-02-24 20:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27415e8196a1b8dd5fd767bd62cd15e21040812902363b4074babf0481adb4dcBlock Operator
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