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 666304 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 666349 epoch_slot_no: 18349 block_no: 666272 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-02-25 03:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff5af52f9b0f42b449b3f286b79f339d7a8eb3069f65c1357407aab62106e642Block Operator
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