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 666647 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 666692 epoch_slot_no: 18692 block_no: 666615 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2103 time: 2018-02-25 05:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4778b642b0055aa2c96275c1ea00b59d2da177319b4ca4a88eb37e45f1404a05Block Operator
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