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 665649 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 665694 epoch_slot_no: 17694 block_no: 665617 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1543 time: 2018-02-25 00:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a8975f0285b4ea604d7bb4cd93696452a4b1745d4d123ba19cc3eb50f5630b8Block Operator
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