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 666958 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 667003 epoch_slot_no: 19003 block_no: 666926 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-25 07:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c2ab4e3e3cd9b101f57b00e9ca54e619abd930fb59011b470610cb726fbf5e7Block Operator
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