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 665744 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 665789 epoch_slot_no: 17789 block_no: 665712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2287 time: 2018-02-25 00:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13e1bb4c42bc396bd3815d7b502b59d34346fd60f5b0fc08b7a13f9e02f6a87fBlock Operator
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