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 665599 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 665644 epoch_slot_no: 17644 block_no: 665567 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1629 time: 2018-02-24 23:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe286e5aa7ac69ee435b270cfd1d8db4289910cfde21aaa397a780bd9211ecc2Block Operator
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