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 666797 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 666842 epoch_slot_no: 18842 block_no: 666765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-02-25 06:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d9ab6f45cbb040a0827e4603b4818fbfd6e36ebfd0a90c25fcae36e5ea6d15cBlock Operator
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