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 665156 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 665201 epoch_slot_no: 17201 block_no: 665124 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-02-24 21:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed1614426d1ddb6492b32cd774e644a89e0214e7dc5e5fdbd74859bdd0cc31f9Block Operator
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