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 66719 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 66740 epoch_slot_no: 1940 block_no: 66714 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 946 time: 2017-10-09 08:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b11999b457357a4d43118e24d70d9b6c7ad652b1f116895af347c5326835f3Block Operator
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